D&X

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈdē-ən(d)-ˈeks

variants or D and X

plural D&Xs

: dilation and extraction

2 of 2

(ˌ)dē-ˈeks

: distance

—used of long-distance radio transmission

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1993, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of D&X was circa 1924

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“D&X.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/D%26X. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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D&X

1 of 2 noun

variants or D and X

ˈdē-ən(d)-ˈeks

: dilation and extraction

2 of 2 abbreviation

variants or DX

diagnosis

Dx: viral pneumonia

DX codes

diagnostic

Dx tests

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