Health Glossary

Demystifying medical language. Browse or search for clear, human-centered explanations of common medical terms.

Cancer

A group of diseases in which abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably and can invade surrounding tissues or spread to…
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Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular refers to the heart and blood vessels and to processes involving the circulatory system. The cardiovascular system consists primarily…
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Cell

A cell is the basic structural and functional unit of living organisms. Cells contain structures and molecular systems that allow…
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Chemotherapy

Treatment using medicines that kill, damage, or inhibit the growth and division of rapidly multiplying cells, particularly cancer cells. Chemotherapy…
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Chills

A sensation of cold, often accompanied by shivering or involuntary muscle contractions, that can occur with or without an actual…
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