The following glossaries contain definitions to terms related to rare and/or genetic diseases, clinical research, and general health topics. Unless otherwise noted, the glossaries are in English language only.
Genetic Terms|
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National Cancer Institute |
Genetic terms developed by the PDQ Cancer Genetics Editorial Board to support the evidence-based, peer-reviewed PDQ cancer genetics information summaries. |
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National Human Genome Research Institute |
Terms used in genetic research – many definitions include images, animation and links to related terms |
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GeneReviews |
Term and definitions – many include case examples. |
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National Institute of General Medical Sciences |
Terms used in the National Institute of General Medical Sciences science education booklet entitled “The New Genetics”. |
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National Cancer Institute |
Cancer Terms |
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases |
Allergy and infectious disease health and research topics |
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National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders |
Glossary of medical terms for deafness and other communication disorders |
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
Definitions related to heart, lung, and blood diseases and conditions and sleep disorders. |
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke |
Terms related to clinical research |
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ClinicalTrials.gov |
Glossary |
Terms related to clinical research |
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NIH Office of Extramural Research |
Terms related to NIH grants and funding |
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National Library of Medicine |
Definitions for many health conditions |
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National Library of Medicine |
Medical dictionary by Merriam-Webster Inc. |
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National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
Glossary that includes terms for complementary and alternative medicine |
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