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Medical word translator
Paste a confusing medical word or a line from a doctor's note. We'll explain it in simple words — the way you'd explain it to a 10-year-old.
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Do not type names, birth dates, addresses, phone numbers, medical record or insurance numbers, or anything else that could identify you or someone else. Only enter medical terms you want to understand, or short note excerpts with all personal details removed.
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Do not enter personal health information. Explanations are simplified and for learning only. This is not medical advice and can't tell you what a term means for your own health — ask your doctor. In an emergency, call 911.