Medical language can sometimes stump patients. And some common sayings are straight-up head-scratchers. Calling a patient’s neurological exam “grossly intact,” for example, might not sound so great, ...

(WJAR) — Some people in health care are pushing to make medical terms more inclusive. A hospital in the United Kingdom recently changed many of its terms -- like breast feeding -- to chest feeding.

What in the World Does That Word Mean? Over many centuries, health professionals have developed a unique vocabulary, often derived from Greek or Latin words. Because many of these original medical ...

When you hear doctors talk about cancer and its treatment, it can sound like they are speaking a foreign language. It helps to learn some of the most common terms they use and what those words mean.

MedWords is a straightforward app that delivers exactly what it promises—a searchable medical dictionary, perfect for students and medical professionals alike. The app contains definitions for ...