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D&X

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\ ˈdē-ən(d)-ˈeks How to pronounce D&X (audio) \

Definition of D&X

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: dilation and extraction

DX

noun (2)
\ (ˌ)dē-ˈeks How to pronounce DX (audio) \

Definition of DX (Entry 2 of 2)

: distance —used of long-distance radio transmission

First Known Use of D&X

Noun (1)

1993, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1924, in the meaning defined above

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“D&X.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/D%26X. Accessed 24 May. 2022.

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D&X

noun
variants: or D and X \ ˈdē-​ən(d)-​ˈeks \

Medical Definition of D&X

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: dilation and extraction

Dx

abbreviation
variants: or DX

Medical Definition of Dx (Entry 2 of 2)

1 diagnosis Dx: viral pneumonia DX codes
2 diagnostic Dx tests

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