Consumer Health Resources: Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
This page will serve as a resource for members and care givers of the Western New York community interested in consumer health information.
Last Updated: May 1, 2025 2:17 PM
NOTE:
Health Sciences Librarians do not provide medical advice or recommend healthcare practitioners. Patients should discuss their health situation with their healthcare providers.
Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
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Dictionary of Dietary Supplement TermsFrom the Office of Dietary Supplements, this dictionary contains terms commonly found with regard to dietary supplements.
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Glossary from the Agency for Healthcare Research and QualityAn easy-to-read glossary of common health care terms.
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MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaThe medical encyclopedia from MedlinePlus.
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Medical Terms and Abbreviations: Merriam-Webster Medical DictionaryBrowse or search for terms in Merriam-Webster's specialized medical dictionary.
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NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsNational Cancer Institute's dictionary of cancer terms.
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Some Common AbbreviationsFrom MedlinePlus. An explanation of commonly found medical abbreviations.
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Word Parts and What They MeanFrom MedlinePlus. An appendix of medical prefix and suffixes.
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