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  • Do I get free access to the DorlandsOnline.com dictionary with purchase of the print dictionary?

    Last updated on July 28, 2025

    No. Purchase of the print Dorland’s Illustrated Medical Dictionary, 32nd does not entitle access to the online dictionary service provided at DorlandsOnline.com. The free ancillary online dictionary at...

  • What should I do if I can't hear the audio?

    Last updated on July 28, 2025

    Please follow the directions below, if you still have trouble hearing the audio contact: Make sure you have your speakers turned on and up to a sufficient volume and that your computer's system sound...

  • How do I utilize the Browser Plugin?

    Last updated on July 28, 2025

    The Browser Plugin is a JavaScript based link that enables you to quickly access DorlandsOnline definitions using the search function in your web browser when you are logged into DorlandsOnline. To install...

  • What search engines can I utilize?

    Last updated on July 28, 2025

    DorlandsOnline.com is best utilized by using Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) 8.0 and later, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari search engines. If you are utilizing earlier versions of IE, you may...

  • Who can I contact with questions about DorlandsOnline.com?

    Last updated on July 28, 2025

    For general questions about Dorland’s content or website, please email us using the button below. For editorial questions you can either make suggestions about new terms or potential changes needed to...

  • Is DorlandsOnline.com available for institutional or company-wide use?

    Last updated on July 28, 2025

    Yes. For more information, please contact our sales department: [email protected].

  • How do I log out of Dorland’s Online?

    Last updated on July 28, 2025

    You should log out when you will be away from your computer, or when you finish especially if you are using a computer in a public area such as a computer center or library. To logout, simply click on...

  • How do I search for terms in Dorlands?

    Last updated on July 28, 2025

    You can search for a specific term in the "Look Up a Term" search box. Using the menu to the right of the search box, you can select specific search parameters (e.g., Within terms, Audio). After your search...

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