Medical

MedAbbreviations

MedAbbreviations is a searchable glossary of medical abbreviations with favorites and links for further reading.

Our take

Choose it to look up a term you encounter in notes or study material.

Definitions in the main list and an alphabetical index make repeat lookups quick.

Keep in mind: Abbreviations are context-dependent; confirm a clinical meaning with the author or qualified professional.

What you can do

  • Search abbreviations or scan an index
  • Save frequently used entries
  • Open a web reference when available

Good for

  • Students or readers who need a shorthand reference.

Consider alternatives for

  • Someone who needs diagnosis or an authoritative interpretation of a clinical record.

Limitations & considerations

  • Captured minimum: iOS 8.0.
  • Abbreviations are context-dependent; confirm a clinical meaning with the author or qualified professional.

Privacy & permissions

Web lookups leave the app and may reveal a searched term; avoid adding private patient details.

Sources & review notes Updated Nov 11, 2026

Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.

  1. US App Store developer description

    Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.

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