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Nursing Dictionary by Farlex

Nursing Dictionary by Farlex

Medical and Drug Definitions

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87 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 11, 2015
  • November 20, 2025

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Farlex, Inc.
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Access over 56,000 medical terms and 4,000 medication entries with clear, in-depth definitions from authoritative sources. This app provides comprehensive information on diseases, treatments, anatomy, and more, with features like voice search and audio pronunciations.

✓56,000+ medical terms and definitions
✓4,000+ medication entries
✓Thousands of medical abbreviations
✓Unlimited bookmarks
✓Native voice search
✓Audio pronunciations
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Nursing Dictionary by Farlex. Based on 806 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Medical app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Efficient and well-organized
  • 👍Accurate and thorough information
  • 💡Helpful for nursing students and professionals
  • 🚀Quick and easy to use
  • 👍Convenient reference tool

Negative things

  • 🐛Missing some medical terms
  • 🐛Outdated information in some entries
  • 👎Difficult to use at times
  • 💰Ads in free version can be intrusive
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What's New in Nursing Dictionary by Farlex

6.0

November 20, 2025

Improvements and fixes

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User reviews

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Phenomenal App

Great nursing tool. Well organized, specific and accurate. Thanks you.
FavfernFavfern

Disappointed

They need to update it with all the medical terms that we need. I tried searching a couple of words one of them was ominous and it wasn’t listed. SMH
CHOCO84CHOCO84

Search

I love the app. The only thing I wish it had is the ability to search in your bookmarks. Please add this feature.
Moriah CasavantMoriah Casavant

App rating for Nursing Dictionary

This is the best dictionary I have used so far. It not only has body systems but also has medication and their details. It also explains everything deeply and thoroughly.
Bunny mouseBunny mouse

LLS Interpreter

This is my to go app for medical terminologies. Thank you.
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Paid version still shows ads

Bug

Some words not found in the dictionary

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add search function for bookmarked items

Feature

Include more images and visuals

Feature

Improve search functionality and accuracy

Feature

Add audio pronunciation guides for medical terms

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FAQ

What does the Nursing Dictionary by Farlex app do?

This app serves as a comprehensive medical dictionary specifically designed for nurses and healthcare professionals. It provides instant access to over 56,000 medical terms and definitions, as well as detailed information on approximately 4,000 medications, all sourced from authoritative publishers.

What are the key features of this nursing dictionary app?

Key features include a vast database of medical terms and drug information, the ability to browse medical abbreviations, saving unlimited bookmarks for quick access, native voice search functionality, and over 27,000 audio pronunciations for American and British English speakers.

Is the Nursing Dictionary by Farlex app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use, providing immediate access to all its content without any locked sections or trial periods. There are no subscriptions required to access the full functionality and information within the app.

What kind of medical information can I find in this app?

You can find in-depth definitions and information on a wide range of medical topics, including drug facts and interactions, patient monitoring, anatomy, diseases, treatments, tests and procedures, the nursing process, nursing interventions, nursing specializations, and medical research topics.

What devices is the Nursing Dictionary by Farlex app compatible with?

The app is designed for use on iPhones and iPads. Specific features like voice search and sharing definitions via social networks, email, and text are dependent on the capabilities of your supported device.