Medical Dictionary by Farlex Reviews

by Mathmaticalpie

If you’re find with ads, finding the definitions is easy and productive. However, as someone with erythromelalgia I found the definition very misleading and dangerous because of how misleading it is. EM is known to START SHOWING SYMPTOMS IN ADOLESCENCE. Not in people middle age. Another part of this is there’s a higher mortality rate due to suicide so I’m not sure how many of us MAKE IT TO MIDDLE AGE. EM is not something that can be planned. Em can either progress rapidly over weeks/months or steadily over years. I found the part where symptoms generally go away with cooling and rest to be infuriating. As there’s a reason why MAYO CLINIC HAS AN EM CLINIC. Because after the gabapentin, the ketamine compound, Botox, and then the nerve blockers there’s not really much left to do. I have to deal with ignorant doctors and nurses who will tell me my exercise induced flairs can BE FIXED BY EXERCISE when it puts me at risk for nerve damage. Please stop contributing to the idea that because it’s not cancer or liver failure, EM isn’t severe. Because it is. And many of us commit suicide because the pain is so bad.

by Gareffa

I love MedicalDictionary because it not only covers medical issues and illnesses, but also medications. Usually it is one OR the other. The only thing that could make MedicalDictionary better would be if it did not require perfect spelling and could give you a few possibilities to choose from. Not everyone knows how to spell EVERY medication or illness correctly.

by CChoto

I’m a healthcare giver and I been using MedicalDictionary for a long time. I have tried others but always end up using this one. It is fast, accurate and it has an extensive data. I would definitely recommend it, specially to those starting a career in the health industry .

by The Eclectic

I have a rare autoimmune condition and MedicalDictionary has been really helping me better understand terms and mechanisms involved in my condition. Only complaint is that the interface is not refined for use on newer phones but is still totally useful. In particular, I love that it provides definitions from multiple sources. This helps me a lot in better understanding what each terms means.

by Mare160

This is my go to medical dictionary for all my HIM classes. I can decipher most medical terminology however there is the occasional term that I need help from a medical dictionary to find its definition. This dictionary has clear and concise definitions, while the other dictionaries have lengthy and somewhat confusing definitions.

by Catform83

I am a nurse so I'm always in need of medical reference guides. This one is very comprehensive and thorough! There is no need to select from menus or categories...just type in what you are looking for, and there it is! It provides a lot of information on what I've searched thus far. Def a keeper for me!

by Jusgettinby

This dictionary helped me immensely to understand and finish an extremely difficult assignment. Also studying for the test.
Easy to use and has great functions that give you options and different variations of your words.

by Brenda 2016

I am so happy ! That I found MedicalDictionary it has been helpful so far. I used to google all the words I didn't recognize but now I can easily find them with MedicalDictionary , I have found all words that I need. I am a junior I nursing student and MedicalDictionary has helped me tremendously while studying for exams. Thank you so much !

by Inwardhaloo

I haven’t found a better free app that gives me the exact definitions needed especially during report writing. Thank you and great work keeping the information current and now improved with illustrations

by Bobby3sticks

As a new EMT, I’m constantly needing to quickly look up words, phrases, acronyms, abbreviations, terms, conditions, etc.. and MedicalDictionary always has my back in my times of need. App is easy to use and reliable. My favorite feature is that you can highlight any word in a page and look that up in MedicalDictionary as well. 5 stars!

by Lovethislist

In the last 1 1/2 years I have used this application several times a week. My health took a bad turn and I have read so many of my medical records that have many words that I just don't know the meaning of. I'm sure my doctors or their nurses would find me to be both annoying and time consuming if I were to call every time I wanted to know what some medical word meant. This dictionary has been a tremendous asset to helping me understand exactly what my test results and various conditions mean to my health. I honestly don't know how I could ever keep up with knowing what's going on with my health if I had to either call or email my doctor then wait for a response or go to a library to look up all the words. That's if the library even has a medical dictionary. I'd give MedicalDictionary 10 stars if I could.

by 808j808

Spending so many hours weekly with registered nurses (heaven forbid even with well meaning “technicians”) and those rare commodities we call doctors, as I leave them with glazed eyes and spinning bewilderments after less than the required 15 minutes sessions. I can remain confused or open MedicalDictionary. Thank you for the free use of this comprehensive medical app.

by RiaCat15563

I’m going thru my dad’s medical for some information. I’m pretty knowledgeable having to deal with both my father and husband having medical problems. This has already helped and I downloaded it a few minutes ago. I like that it is one place to type in the abbreviation and up comes the answer!! Thank you!

by Trevor B Dixon

Great app, whenever I want to look up a term, its very useful. It has a lot of information on the words, and is very professional, and cites sources. One thing I would recommend is maybe a different section for random terms, maybe words of the day (or something like that), or possibly terms sorted by alphabetical order so you don’t have to search for terms if you want to learn something new.

by Lele880911

I am going to school for a degree in medical terminology and billing and coding. This has been a tremendous amount of help since I have no actual books or anything to look at. Everything is online and MedicalDictionary makes everything 10x more easier than using google or trying to find it in my online textbooks, which close as you find what you want and go to insert it where it belongs. Excellent idea and dictionary!!

by Skye731

It is meaningless, in this day and age, to limit information. MedicalDictionary does not do so. If I can't get a good connotative understanding, along with a hard denotation, something is wrong with my noggin. Excellent source. I would highly recommend spending the extra buck or two and downloading the entire set. I recommend MedicalDictionary and those other related to it. I will use this one again in the future, and look forward to doing so. Five stars, and a hearty hi-ho.

by _Gary.F

It's amazing how much information is in MedicalDictionary! As I'm using it it reminds me of using a computer. You have to remind yourself that your only using a phone. I've been diagnosed with COPD and could not finish reading all this little app has on it. So I bookmarked the topic, and will return to try to complete my reading of all the information. Keep updating MedicalDictionary so that the immense amount of knowledge it has can be kept as current as possible. I recommend MedicalDictionary to anyone desiring a source of accurate medical and health information with no limit.

by Rocyaki

This is very great app ! I read about my colon and very easy to understand! I had surgery in Japan ( husband Japanese)and my doctor explained in English and Japanese but MedicalDictionary went into very easily understand details !! It’s great for me to review the detail information! As languages barrier for my complete understanding of what was happening in my colon! Still seeing my doctor but this helped me to understand more!surgery seems to be successful as of now !!really appreciate the well informed material in MedicalDictionary!!must for ones who want to know more on their illness!!Thankyou so much!!

by Loopyjustin

Quick access to multiple sources of medical terms is immensely helpful for learning the large amount of content throughout a nursing program. I can honestly say that I use it every day of studying. I especially like that it saves your searches, because I can look back at recent words I’ve needed.

The only small complaints I have are that when I search a word and then go back to the search bar for a new word, the previous word is still there so I need to click the X button to clear it. And every so often if I close MedicalDictionary and reopen it, it will say it’s “offline,” although as soon as I make a search, it works fine.

I paid for the ad-free version and think it’s absolutely worth it.

by Zulaaa

MedicalDictionary is unbelievable, I have just been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration, having very little knowledge of this condition I immediately began a search to help me understand. MedicalDictionary which I downloaded last week has provided more information than I would have ever expected. As a dictionary I originally thought it would give an explanation of the words, MedicalDictionary far exceeds that.
Really UNBELIEVABLE.

by Gingerbread Man Part Two

As a new nursing student it’s super handy to have a dictionary that gives me the exact medical definition I’m looking for. It is quick and to the point so I don’t have to search for the correct use of the word. I use it at least once a day.

by Tasha N TN

I live in a rural area, where some of my best friends probably tolerate me, simply because of my ability & willingness to read, look up & explain things. Our primary care clinics are ran by nurses, with few speciality physicians available, one day/mth, by referal. Things quickly done in cities are very long trips & big ordeals from Gods county. MedicalDictionary has been a lifesaver, providing info that’s enabled a better understanding of possible health issues, diagnosis & the ability to then discuss & ask questions at the next medical visit. To have some ability to make informed decisions about healthcare. Above all, it’s provided, understandable info that multiple friends have desperately needed & used, after test & treatments were ordered, that gave them reason to choose to give up, cancel appointments & avoid useless efforts, & pass in peace at home. This lil app provided info that has saved lives of those I love, thru understanding terms which in turn provided hope, treatment & cure.

There are things that can still be tweaked, & continually improved, that is always part of any successful endeavor, but it’s a lifesaving lil app already.

by Jacobkesler

I love MedicalDictionary ! I give 5 stars, but i really wish it had a “word of the day” or something of that nature. It would be neat to get a push notification with an often used word, just to strengthen/broaden the medical dictionary. Love MedicalDictionary though, nothing wrong with it at all!