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Japan's most reputable comprehensive medical dictionary.
Also available as an app!
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■ Dictionary Content Guide ■
・The Nanzando Medical Dictionary 20th Edition is the latest edition of the first full-fledged medical dictionary written by Japanese authors, published in 1954.
・It contains approximately 40,000 headwords and features detailed explanations that deepen understanding.
・Headwords are accompanied by phonetic readings, and the foreign language index includes Japanese translations, giving it the function of a glossary as well.
* The 20th edition includes the latest terminology and a complete revision of the content, encompassing a wide range of medical terms from basic to clinical medicine.
* The content is written by over 1,300 leading experts, providing detailed explanations of a wealth of information.
* This is Japan's most reputable comprehensive medical dictionary, widely trusted by medical and healthcare professionals for over 60 years.
* It is also widely used in related fields such as pharmacy and nursing, as well as in the legal, administrative, and media sectors.
■ Enhance the dictionary's features with app functionality! ■
* Equipped with a special keyword partial matching "KWIT search" function.
The search results list can be displayed aligned to match the search keyword.
* Equipped with an "index search" function, which is a reconfigured version of the book's foreign language index for the app.
The index content can be narrowed down by five languages + scientific names, personal names, and search keywords.
* Includes numerous color images and illustrations.
■ Comprehensive Search Function! ■
* Automatic search with each keyword input. Incremental search instantly updates search results.
* Voice input is also supported for keyword input.
* Detailed keyword matching conditions can be specified, such as "prefix match" and "suffix match." Instant re-searching occurs when conditions are changed.
* Full-text search is available for almost all dictionaries, allowing you to search the text of all entries.
* In-text search is available to search the content of the dictionary entry you are currently reading.
* Automatically records the history of entered keywords and displayed entries. Re-entering and re-displaying is easy.
■ Sharing with Other Apps Made Possible by the App! ■
* Supports the basic Android operation "Share"! You can have the dictionary browser search text selected in another app.
* You can freely specify the dictionary to search using "Share" from your existing dictionary apps.
* Conversely to "sharing," you can use the text of dictionary entries to perform web searches. Of course, you can also search within the dictionary app.
■ Customize text for easier reading! ■
* You can finely adjust the font size of dictionary entry text.
* A dark theme display mode (black background + white text) is also available to reduce eye strain.
* Of course, you can also change the entry size using touch controls.
■ Bookmark important information! ■
* You can bookmark dictionary entries at any time.
* Bookmarks can be categorized into 10 color patterns, and memo text can be set.
* The bookmark list screen includes a filter function to display only bookmarks of a specific color.
* The display order on the bookmark list screen can be sorted by registration date, entry order, etc.
■ Powerful collaboration between dictionary series! ■
* You can freely group dictionary series together and search them all at once.
* In the search results list of group dictionaries, you can jump to the beginning of each member's dictionary.
* Duplicates are OK! You can register one dictionary to multiple groups simultaneously.
* Bookmarks from group dictionaries can, of course, be displayed together.
* You can quickly search other dictionaries using the text of the currently displayed dictionary entry.
■ Convenient additional and extended features are also included! ■
* You can have the text of dictionary entries read aloud using synthesized speech.
■ No internet connection required after setup! ■
* All data required by the dictionary is stored within the app.
* After installation and setup, it can be used completely offline.
■ Update History [Latest Version 2.01] ■
* Significantly revised the acquisition and management of dictionary data.
* Switched the auxiliary (dictionary browser) app used in conjunction with the dictionary app to a new, separate app.
■ Regarding the handwriting input function ■
* The handwriting input function "Rakuhira," which was built into the dictionary browser app,
will no longer be available due to development reasons at the function provider.
We sincerely apologize, but please consider using an alternative app such as "GBoard-Google Keyboard."
■ Notes ■
・To use this app, a free auxiliary app is required for searching and displaying entries in the LogoVista Electronic Dictionary series.
If the auxiliary app is not detected when you launch the app, you will be given the option to go to Google Play.
Please obtain "LogoVista Electronic Dictionary Browser Ver.2 for Android" from Google Play.
・To use the text-to-speech function, you will need to install the free "Google Text-to-Speech" app separately.
・If you have any questions about our products, please contact us at the address below.
android.dev@logovista.co.jp
■ Data Saving to External Storage (External SD Card) ■
・Some of the dictionary app data can be saved to external storage (external SD card).
*There are conditions and notes regarding use. For details, please refer to Q8 on our Q&A page below.
https://www.logovista.co.jp/LVERP/information/support/user_qa/android/top.html#Q8
■ Operating Environment ■
・Android OS 7.0 to 13.0
*The operating environment is for the latest publicly available version. Conditions may differ if you are using an older version.
■ Chromebook Compatible Models
To use the LogoVista Electronic Dictionary Series for Android app on a Chromebook, a Chromebook compatible with Google Play (Android apps) is required.
■ Not Supported ■
・Android OS 1.0 to 6.0.1
・Android devices with CPUs other than ARM-based processors
・"Go Edition" versions of each Android OS
■ Developer/Distributor ■
LogoVista Co., Ltd. https://www.logovista.co.jp/
■ Content Publisher ■
Nanzando Co., Ltd.
"Nanzando Medical Dictionary 20th Edition", which is trusted in the medical world and is widely used in medical fields such as pharmacy and nursing as the most well-established medical dictionary, as well as legal profession, administration, and the media.