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Dictionary of Medical Terms

Gain a better understanding of medical terminology by searching our dictionary of more than 1,300 terms.

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All terms that start with the letter C
  • cyanosis

    Bluish discoloration of the skin caused by lack of oxygen in the blood.

  • cyst

    A sac or pocket in the body containing fluid or semisolid material.

  • cystitis

    Inflammation of the bladder.

  • cytology

    The study of cells.

  • cytomegalovirus

    A virus that infects cells and causes them to become enlarged. Babies infected with the virus develop mental and sensory…

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