# MedAbbreviations — Medical Abbreviations

> Comprehensive medical abbreviation dictionary with search, favorites, and Wikipedia integration. (iPhone/iPad app by Evan Schoenberg.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medabbreviations/id303058840 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Evan Schoenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/289039917)
- Category: Medical, Reference
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 269 App Store ratings · 127 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-01-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medabbreviations/id303058840/reviews.md

## What is MedAbbreviations?

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 support@regularrateandrhthym.com with any requests, reports, or comments, including any other abbreviations you would like to see included!

## Key features

- 14,079 medical abbreviations
- Searchable database
- Alphabetical index
- Bookmark favorites
- Wikipedia integration
- Live updating search

## What do users think of MedAbbreviations?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast search functionality
- 📚 Comprehensive database of medical abbreviations
- 💰 Affordable price point
- 🔗 Wikipedia integration for detailed information
- ⭐ Highly useful for medical students and professionals
- 📱 Works well across different regions (US, UK, NHS)
- 🎯 Accurate and reliable abbreviation definitions
- ⚡ Quick reference tool for busy healthcare environments
- 🏥 Essential resource for clinical work and studying

**Cons**

- 📖 Incomplete medical abbreviations database
- 🌍 Limited coverage of alternative medicine and non-US terminology
- 🔍 Lacks reverse lookup functionality (abbreviation to meaning)
- 🐛 Search bar disappears after viewing results
- ⚠️ Performance issues on older iPhone models
- 🔐 Wikipedia as primary source lacks medical authority
- 🎨 All lowercase formatting causes errors for case-sensitive abbreviations
- 🆚 Missing some common medical abbreviations users need
- 📝 Cannot add custom abbreviations (in older versions)
- ❌ Outdated app compatibility with newer iOS versions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Search bar disappears after viewing first result
- App performance warning on iPhone 7 and newer devices
- Incompatibility with iOS 11 and newer versions
- Occasional search functionality glitches requiring app restart
- Medication identification feature returns no results despite complete information

**Most requested features**

- Ability to add and save custom abbreviations
- Reverse reference lookup (search by meaning to find abbreviation)
- Flashcard export functionality for bookmarked abbreviations
- Navigation between bookmarked abbreviations without closing
- Proper capitalization support for case-sensitive abbreviations
- JACHO approved abbreviations indicator
- Expanded alternative medicine terminology (chiropractic, acupuncture)
- NHS UK protocols and terminology section
- Prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms reference
- Better search narrowing and alphabetization options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 127)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medabbreviations/id303058840/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Lacking

*2021-08-04*

Medical log of abbreviations is greatly lacking

### 2/5 — 💙

*2021-05-02*

Very helpful thanks 😊

### 5/5 — Good

*2020-01-14*

Good

### 4/5 — Just one thing missing

*2019-07-09*

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

### 5/5 — New IOS 11

*2017-09-22*

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

### 5/5 — Avis

*2017-05-07*

Super important ! Merci ! 
Cela sauve des vies !!! It's save lives !

### 1/5 — Avoid

*2016-11-27*

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.

### 5/5 — 很有帮助

*2014-11-04*

对医学生很有帮助！

### 2/5 — Update!

*2013-08-03*

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

### 1/5 — Worthless

*2013-07-29*

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

## Frequently asked questions about MedAbbreviations

### What does MedAbbreviations do?

MedAbbreviations provides instant access to a large database of over 14,000 medical abbreviations. It helps users understand cryptic shorthand commonly used by healthcare professionals. You can search, scroll through an alphabetical index, and bookmark frequently used terms.

### What are the key features of MedAbbreviations?

Key features include a database of 14,079 abbreviations, definitions displayed directly in the main list, fast live updating search, an alphabetical index for quick scanning, and a favorites list for easy access to saved terms. It also offers integration with Wikipedia for further information.

### Is MedAbbreviations free to use?

Yes, MedAbbreviations is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating it is provided at no cost to the user.

### Who is MedAbbreviations for?

This app is designed for medical professionals, students, and anyone who frequently encounters or needs to understand medical abbreviations. It's useful for deciphering notes, prescriptions, and other healthcare-related documentation.

### How can I find an abbreviation or its meaning?

You can find abbreviations by using the instant search bar, which updates live as you type. Alternatively, you can scroll through the alphabetical index on the right side of the screen. Tapping an abbreviation will display its meaning in large print.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0 — 2017-10-03

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

Updated for iOS 11+

### 4.2 — 2012-12-13

* Requires iOS 5 or later *

 • Updated for iPhone 5
 • Aesthetic improvements to the abbreviation details screen

### 4.1 — 2012-08-01

Updated for iPad 3 Retina Display

### 4.0 — 2012-02-28

• Added over 300 new medical abbreviations
 • Improved mobile Wikipedia lookup

### 3.3 — 2010-08-08

• Fixed a bug which could lead to the search bar disappearing in iOS 4.0.1

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