The Definitive Medical Dictionary for Students and Clinicians.
From “Alopecia” to “Zoonosis.” Instantly access clear, clinician-verified definitions for over 100,000 medical terms, diseases, and procedures.
📚 Medical Dictionary
Look up medical terms, definitions, synonyms, and related conditions.
🤖 AI-Powered Medical Dictionary
Look up any medical term, condition, or procedure with comprehensive definitions and clinical context.
Core Features
More Than Just Definitions
A standard dictionary tells you what a word means. [Your Tool Name] tells you how it connects to clinical practice.
- 🗣️ Audio PronunciationNever mispronounce ‘Sphygmomanometer’ or ‘Arrhythmia’ again. Click to hear the correct standard pronunciation.
- 🔗 Connected IntelligenceWhen you look up a disease (e.g., “Asthma”), we don’t just define it. We link you directly to the Drug Database for relevant treatments (Bronchodilators) and Guidelines.
- 🏛️ Etymology & RootsMaster medical terminology by understanding the source. We break words down into their Greek and Latin roots (e.g., Myocarditis: Myo [muscle] + card [heart] + itis [inflammation]).
- 🖼️ Visual AidsComplex anatomy is hard to visualize with text alone. Our entries include high-resolution diagrams and clinical illustrations for anatomical terms.
User Segments
Who Uses This Dictionary?
| User | Benefit |
| Medical Students | Master the “Prefix-Root-Suffix” system to memorize terms faster. |
| Patients | Translate your discharge summary or lab report into plain English. |
| Medical Coders | Verify terminology for accurate ICD-10 and CPT coding. |
| Nurses | Quick reference for obscure conditions encountered on the ward. |
A Modern Encyclopedia of Medicine
Decoding Clinical Jargon
Medical records are full of abbreviations and complex terminology. Our medical abbreviation expander and glossary help bridge the gap between doctor and patient, ensuring better health literacy.
Cross-Referenced with Pharmacology
Unlike generic dictionaries, ours is built inside a pharmacology platform. If you search for a symptom like “Extrapyramidal Symptoms,” we immediately cross-reference it with our Side Effects Lookup to show you which antipsychotics might be the cause. It’s not just a definition; it’s a diagnostic aid.
Browse by Category
- Anatomy: Organs, bones, nerves, and vascular systems.
- Pathology: Diseases, syndromes, and genetic disorders.
- Pharmacology: Drug classes, mechanisms, and chemical structures.
- Procedures: Surgeries, diagnostic tests, and imaging techniques.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dictionary FAQ
Q: Are the definitions peer-reviewed?
A: Yes. Our content is sourced from standard medical dictionaries (like Dorland’s and Stedman’s) and reviewed by our clinical board for accuracy.
Q: Does it include abbreviations?
A: Yes. You can search for acronyms like “COPD,” “MI,” or “bid” to find their full clinical meaning.
Q: Is this content free?
A: The core Medical Dictionary is completely free to use for students and patients. Advanced features (like the Drug Interaction integration) require a free account.
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