D&X

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈdē-ən(d)-ˈeks 

variants or D and X

plural D&Xs

: dilation and extraction

DX

2 of 2

noun (2)

(ˌ)dē-ˈeks 

: distance

—used of long-distance radio transmission

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1993, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1924, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

D&X

1 of 2 noun

variants or D and X

ˈdē-ən(d)-ˈeks

: dilation and extraction

Dx

2 of 2 abbreviation

variants or DX

1

diagnosis

Dx: viral pneumonia

DX codes

2

diagnostic

Dx tests