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About MedAbbreviations (Evan Schoenberg)

MedAbbreviations provides instant access to over *fourteen thousand* abbreviations. If you are a medical professional, or if you ever read what a healthcare professional writes, you need to be able to understand those cryptic shorthand scrawls. MedAbbreviations is your solution.
Over 14,000 medical abbreviations: scrollable, searchable, and bookmarkable. Why pay more or get less?

A tool like this is only as good as its consistency. MedAbbreviations is the right tool for the job; competing applications, with significantly smaller databases, have 1/10th the chance of providing you with the explanation you seek every time.

Search by abbreviation via the instant search bar, or scroll with the alphabetical index on the right side. Find what you need, the way you want to find it.

You can add abbreviations to your Favorites list by just double-tapping an entry; a star then appears by its name. Your Favorites list is yours to control, ordered how you want.

Tapping an abbreviation shows a details screen, with the term and its meaning in large print. MedAbbreviations automatically determines whether a Wikipedia article is available for the meaning. Just tap "View in Wikipedia" or "Search in Google" to do so directly from MedAbbreviations.

FEATURES

• 14,079 abbreviations, including medical terms, common shorthand, and professional associations and organizations
• Definitions shown directly in the main list
• View explanations in Wikipedia, with automatic article verification and iPhone-friendly formatting
• Fast search, always available and live updating
• Fast scanning via the alphabetical index
• Favorites list

The abbreviations and definitions will be expanded via free updates. Please email [email protected] with any requests, reports, or comments, including any other abbreviations you would like to see included!
CategoryMedical
Release DateJanuary 23, 2009
Latest Version5.0
Price$0.99
Age Rating17+
CompatibilityRequires iOS 8.0
Last UpdatedOctober 3, 2017
Size6 MB
Supported Languages (1)
English

What's New in MedAbbreviations (v5.0)

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Updated for iOS 11+

MedAbbreviations Contact Information

To reach MedAbbreviations customer service and technical support, use the official channels below. For the fastest reply, choose the developer's official website.

Company NameEvan Schoenberg
Company Email[email protected]
Customer Serviceregularrateandrhythm.com/help
Social MediaFacebook / Twitter

MedAbbreviations Subscription, App Deletion & iOS Support

How do I cancel the MedAbbreviations subscription?

Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad, tap your Apple ID (your name) at the top, go to Subscriptions, select MedAbbreviations from the list and tap Cancel Subscription. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period; you can keep using the app until then. See Apple's official subscription management page for details.

How do I delete the MedAbbreviations app?

Touch and hold the MedAbbreviations icon on the Home Screen, choose Remove App and then Delete App. Important: if you have an active subscription, deleting the app does not cancel it automatically - you must first cancel your subscription using the steps above.

MedAbbreviations purchases, refunds and billing issues

Report billing or refund requests for MedAbbreviations through Apple's Report a Problem (reportaproblem.apple.com). For the app's own technical support and contact, use the developer's official website or the MedAbbreviations App Store page.

Distribution of MedAbbreviations Reviews

Of the last 55 reviews shown, 75% are positive (4–5★) and 25% negative (1–3★). App Store overall rating: 4.7 / 5

5★ 31
4★ 10
3★ 3
2★ 7
1★ 4
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MedAbbreviations Positive Reviews and Ratings

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Great app

Almost most of the abbreviations included 👍 i wish to see update activity including even more abbreviations 😉

Dr.AlawiVersion: 4.2
New IOS 11

When is your Ap going to be updated to play with the newest version of the Iphone?

Silly GailVersion: 4.2
Stuck in Fl

I tried a few before this one. I have since been recommending this app.

Stuck in FloridaVersion: 4.2
Most useful app

I use this app almost on a daily basis. My lifeline at work & even at home! Keep up the good work!

MakaritVersion: 4.2
Just one thing missing

Great app, for medical profesional only one feature missing to make it a five star app. Option to write new abbreviations

JddaMDVersion: 5.0
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Very useful

Thank you for such a concise and helpful tool. Makes studying for med school so much easier.

Acecap1111Version: 4.2
Review

Great book. Thank u for making it readable on my phone. Works great. Kuddos.

Themat40Version: 4.2
Nice app

Well done

Shrink_101Version: 4.2
Very useful

Great app!!!!

Gia 32Version: 4.2
Int med grad

Excellent for us international graduates.

DrChrisbaVersion: 4.2
Good

Good

UzebisiVersion: 5.0
Search bar?

After a few minutes of browsing the app, the search bar disappears and does not return unless I turn the phone off and on. Once I restart the app, the search bar is available again but only for a few minutes and then disappears again. The app is only as good as its search tool. I must have had a glitch in my phone because the following day the app worked like a charm!

LnicholsiiVersion: 0
One of my favorite medical apps

I use this app all the time in both clinicals and lecture. Even when I'm studying I'll come across an acronym i don't know and i look it up. This app is a bargain for how often I use it!!!

SabiogirlVersion: 0
Very comprehensive, needs capitalization

A comprehensive list of abbreviations likely to be found in medical charting. Link to Wikipedia helpful for more information when available. All the listings are lower case which creates errors for some abbreviations that have mixed upper and lower cases (such as Iron as Fe), plus it should indicate which ones must be in lower case (e.g. gram as g). Indication of approved JACHO abbreviations would also be useful. This should be a required app for students. Well worth the price.

BrentRNVersion: 0
Great app!!!

Great app for price. Search for an abbreviation and get meaning and other possible meanings too. Backs abbreviations online too, so you know it's not made up. Still missing a few abbreviations but well worth it. Buy this app before medical abbreviations by QD Ideas, LLC. This one is much better!

Kristyn0517Version: 0
Well Done

This has had every abbreviation I've tried to look up, and it's really fast. It is an excellent addition to my other medical applications. Another nice application Evan. Thanks!

LilBit20Version: 0
Love it!

I would not have made it thru clinicals as a student without this app! I was always the one in my group to have access to the info quickly! Love this app! Thanks!

Nurse LizaVersion: 3.3
Great App

I love this app. I have a book on all of this but I love this app because I am a medical transcriptionist and I can look at this app much faster than my book. A great app if you are in tye medical field.

Brantley0401Version: 0
Awsome App!!!

I find this very useful in my line of work.. I do several differnt jobs in the medical field... And I use this in each area... Thank you !!

SolsmacVersion: 0
Guardian

Needs an easier way to narrow one's search. The alphabetizing still results in long search times. The information is invaluable.

Acronym haterVersion: 0
Great app

I just started using it and so far it's way better than other med abbv/ med terminology apps. I love that you can add your own abbv and it links with Wikipedia well.

Soon2B-MDVersion: 4.0
Medical Student

Outstanding I say, no other words can describe this app. It is fast and very clear to understand.

Blanca VarelaVersion: 3.3
Med abbreviations

A godsend when I couldn't find a book of abbreviations one night at work! I love this app!

J-J ratcliffVersion: 0
Good app

Handy & useful app. Should be updated now and again. I am an NP and use this app frequently .... Even the docs I work with come to me if they get a report with an unfamiliar abbreviation.

SchreckmaVersion: 0
Very Useful

Been using this from time to time. Better than using books, specially if your in a hurry trying to figure out doctors 's orders.

DASMODELVersion: 0
Worth it!

Like the option that takes u online for description of what the term actually is

IronEVersion: 0
Mr

As someone who spends a lot of time in healthcare I find myself using this app more than any other one

TgmgmgVersion: 0
Fantastic App!!!

I use it everyday when I question directions a doctor writes!!!

Pharmacy ChickVersion: 0
Great App

I use this App several times a week and it has never failed me!

NoecharlieVersion: 0
Most used nursing student app

The most useful app i have! decipher lecture notes, clinical charts Low cost for lots of use!

Ig750Version: 0
Fantastic

Almost any and all abreviations one could ever wish for.

LifetimeUpgrades.comVersion: 0
Great app

I use this app frequently @ the hospital, it is super helpful. I highly recommend it.

JohnnyV94Version: 4.0
Great app, so far

I am a pharmacy student and right now its a great app for in class case studies. Lets see how it works when I go on my clinicals next week. Lol

EddykaneVersion: 0
Abbreviation

Very useful app if you work with other practitioner who use abbreviation more than I. Gr8 app.

Azera06Version: 4.0
Good reference

Haven't used it as much as I thought I would but but helpful when I need it.

Heavenbound62Version: 4.0
V.good

Some review rates it -ve, said there were only about 50 approved med abbreviations. Those ones we know, this lovely app helps us with the ones we dont know. !

DrgoogleheadVersion: 4.0
Love it!

Very helpful for my pharmacology & anatomy classes. I refer to it often. Highly recommend.

IndiareefVersion: 0
Prettygood

Has most (not all...duh) terms. Good search engine. Can't beat the price

MoonamiVersion: 0
Very Usefull

Very useful , never know when it could be important to know what an abbreviation means

GUVNERWVersion: 3.3
Med abbreviation

Useful

MidihughVersion: 0
Health care aide

Useful

EllafayeVersion: 0

MedAbbreviations Negative Reviews and Ratings

Frustrated

I thought this would be useful when transcribing, but so far abbreviations I needed are not found in this app and I have to go to Google instead. I was hoping that would eliminate that for me, but this is not the case. I tried one more time and found the abbreviation I needed, but it was incorrect. So instead I'm just going to use Google instead of using your app as a portal.

JFordon62Version: 4.2
Update!

It needs a reverse reference, a seemingly basic feature. These things go both directions, after all.

Garebare48Version: 4.2
Avoid

I upgraded to the iPhone 7 and the app presented with a warning about how it will slow down my phone. The developer should feel ashamed for taking money or an app with a known deficit.

Jhhif568Version: 4.2
Worthless

With all questions answered, this app never did return results in identifying meds. Very POOR.

MarlabeeVersion: 4.2
Lacking

Medical log of abbreviations is greatly lacking

Medms1Version: 5.0
💙

Very helpful thanks 😊

Muhammed KAZANCIVersion: 5.0
Need actual references

The idea is good and the database is good but for some one who actually works in the medical field you would know wikipedia isn't a valid source for information. Though many of these may be correct, you can't be sure unless you check them in an actual verified abbreviation book. And to the person below, don't rate/ review your own app especially if you are going to argue with your purchasers. It's un trust worthy.

AbitdarkVersion: 0
Great app... But

I am a nursing student and love many things about this app, BUT if I could get one thing changed I would want to be able to export bookmarked abbreviations to view like flash cards. Or at least have a NEXT to go to next bookmarked abbreviation As it is now, each bookmarked abbrev must be viewed then closed before another one can open.

Slimey appleVersion: 3.3
Fix the glitch!

This was a good app until the recent update took away the search box after you view your first search result. After that I can't search for anything and there's no easy way to scroll through all of it. Please fix this and I'll give a better rating!

Jl0113Version: 0
Ok app

It is an ok app for what I need to do. I am in MA school right now and it does help to have this app for quick reference. I just think it could have been combined with suffixes, prefixes and combining form words. That would have made it the perfect app.

Complete FanVersion: 4.1
Medical Writer

I use this this program quite often because I'm a medical writer. I find very good for the most part but lacking in Alternative Medicine subjects like Chiropractic, Acupuncture and others.5

BamashogunVersion: 0
Don't bother

I thought it would be better than it is but it serves alright as a reference but still doesn't have hardly any real abbreviations... I've stumped it 6 times in the last 20 minutes while studying for a pharmacotherapeutics test

Booters243Version: 0
Missing crucial feature

Although the program has a lot of abbreviations, it is missing a key feature for anyone who will use it on a day-to-day basis. The author needs to implement the functionality to enter your own custom abbreviations. Until then only 2 stars.

PremedcVersion: 0
Dr

Lots of abbreviations.... But many of them very obvious.... Or very obscure. Not ver useful for thru day-to-day use or charting.

Halfswiss8Version: 4.1

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