🩺 Medical Language Explained 

Medical reports, test results, and doctor notes often use words that feel confusing or alarming.
Medical Language Explained helps you understand what those words usually mean — without medical jargon and without jumping to worst-case conclusions.

This site explains common medical terms and phrases in simplified language, so you can better understand what you’re reading and know what questions to ask next.

What this site helps you understand 

People often come here after seeing a word or phrase like:

• “dehydration”
  
  

• “hypertension”
  
  

• “benign”
  
  

• “unremarkable”
  
  

• “elevated”
  
  

• “follow-up recommended”
  
  

We explain:

• What the word usually means
  
  

• Why doctors use it
  
  

• Common symptoms people notice
  
  

• What doctors often check next
  
  

• Whether a regular doctor or specialist is usually involved
  
  

This information is educational, not diagnostic.

Who this site is for 

This site is for:

• People reading test results or medical reports
  
  

• People trying to understand a word their doctor used
  
  

• People searching symptoms and wondering what they commonly relate to
  
  

• Anyone who wants clearer explanations without panic
  
  

You do not need medical training to understand this site.

How the pages are written 

Every page on Medical Language Explained is written using:

• Simplified language
  
  

• Common, everyday examples
  
  

• Calm explanations
  
  

• Non-diagnostic wording
  
  

Each topic focuses on common causes, not rare conditions.

What you’ll find on each page 

Each medical term page explains:

• What the term means in simplified language
  
  

• The most common reasons doctors use the term
  
  

• Symptoms people often search for
  
  

• Common questions people ask
  
  

• How doctors usually check it
  
  

• What usually happens next
  
  

Some pages also explain:

• When a specialist may be involved
  
  

• What type of specialist that usually is

Important note 

Medical Language Explained does not diagnose conditions or replace medical care.
This site is for education and understanding only.

If you have symptoms, concerns, or questions about your health, always follow guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.

Start exploring medical terms 

Use the pages on this site to:

• Understand a word you saw on a report
  
  

• Learn why a symptom may happen
  
  

• Prepare questions for your next appointment
  
  

You’re not expected to know medical language — that’s why this site exists.

Medical Language Explained 

Clear explanations. Simplified language. Calm understanding. 

Start here

Dehydration Explained

Elevated Explained