What's New

• Contains updated dictionary content from the latest version of the Plain Language Thesaurus for Health Communications, with more accurate and proper definitions to more terms.
• Applies a new and more logical filtering algorithm for term searching.
• Keeps the search bar at the top of the screen while scrolling through terms so that you can enter a new search anytime with no need to scroll back to the top of the list.
• Supports retina displays.

App Description

This free basic app converts medical language into everyday English. It is based on the award-winning Plain Language Medical Dictionary widget designed by Taubman Health Sciences Library, University of Michigan.

Features
• Browse for a medical term and view its non-medical definition.
• Search a prefix such as "cardio" to easily find the word you want.
• Email the term and its definition to anyone you want.

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • June 16, 2014 Initial release