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• Dx
  Dx

  abbreviation

  diagnosis.
• DX
  DX

  abbreviation

  distance (used especially to designate difficult shortwave reception).

Dx

¹ American  

abbreviation

1. diagnosis.

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DX ² American  

Or D.X.

abbreviation

Radio.

1. distance (used especially to designate difficult shortwave reception).

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DX British  

symbol

1. long distance

2. (of a radio station) indicating that it is far away

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Example Sentences

“Add Dx of schizophrenia for use of Haldol,” read the doctor’s order, using the medical shorthand for “diagnosis.”

From New York Times • Sep. 11, 2021

When the value of D = 0 and Dx, Dy and Dz are not all zero, the system is inconsistent and there is no solution.

From Textbooks • May 6, 2020

Researchers assessed patients’ risk of recurrence by using a genetic test of tumor samples, Genomic Health Inc.’s Oncotype Dx, which can identify genes associated with recurrence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2018

The test, known as the CytoScan Dx Assay, is designed to help doctors diagnose children’s disabilities earlier and get them appropriate care and support.

From Washington Post • Jan. 18, 2014

"You may notify the fleet—coordinates H 11.62, RA 124-31-16, and Dx about 173.2."

From Triplanetary by Smith, E. E. (Edward Elmer)