The Top Online Medical Dictionaries
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The Best Medical References on the Web
Within the medial field, some dictionaries are more valued than others. Whether you're a medical student, a medical office worker, or a writer researching a health topic, here are some of the top names in medical dictionaries. Included are US and international references that are either free or available by subscription.
As a medical transcriptionist, I have one of those big medical dictionaries on my desk. But medical terminology is changing, sometimes at a rapid pace, and it's always convenient to have some of these sites listed below bookmarked for easy use.
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Free Online Word Look-Up
- Stedman's Through MediLexicon
- One of the most well-known names in medical reference material. They are a medical transcriptionist's best friend with word books as well as lab and procedure terminology books. But it's their dictionary that is at the top of the list. Check out this free version online at the MediLexicon site that's powered by Stedman's.
- Dorland's Through MerckSource
- I have Dorland's medical dictionary in print and it's served me well in my career. This handy online version through MerckSource is powered by Dorland's.
- Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary
- Here is the online medical version of one of the most well-known names in dictionaries.
Subscription Online Dictionaries
- Taber's
- Taber's is another top name in medical reference. Visit their official site for their online subscription-based medical dictionary.
- Oxford Reference Onlilne
- This is a subscription service for all of Oxford's online references including a concise medical dictionary and other medical reference material. You can pay a monthly or annual fee. You will also get access to many other topics on the site.
- Dorland's
- This is the online version at Dorland's official site. For full access, you have to register with a PIN provided with purchase of a print version of their dictionary.
Did You Know?
The first medical dictionary in English was A Physical Dictionary published in 1657. It's popularity was superseded by a translation of Lexicon medicum Graeco-Latinum in 1679 which was often mistakenly referred to as the first English language medical dictionary. You can learn more about this online through Jukka Tyrkko's research paper.
Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Amazon Price: $25.00 (as of 06/03/2012)
Stedman's is a trusted name in medical reference. Many medical transcription companies suggest their transcriptionists own Stedman's books. This dictionary is highly recommended.
UK and Non-English Dictionary and Glossary Sites
- Mondofacto
- This UK site offers a free online dictionary as well as other word reference materials.
- Medic8
- This comprehensive UK-based site offers an online medical dictionary and information on many health-related topics.
- Spanish Medical Dictionary at 123 Teach Me
- This site offers Spanish and English translations and definitions of common medical terms.
- Reverso
- A bilingual online medical dictionary site with translations in English, French, Spanish, German, Russian and Chinese.
Buy Print Editions of Medical Dictionaries from Amazon
Stedman's Word of the Day
Stedman's posts a new word and definition every day on their website. They even have a pronunciation guide and the ability to add it to a website or an RSS reader. You can bookmark it here.
Medical Reference Series
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bethd821
Feb 14, 2010 @ 8:05 am | delete
- Excellent resource for medical dictionaries. 5* and blessed by a SquidAngel.
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PJ_Deneen
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- Thank you so much Beth. I hope this becomes a good resource for people.
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