noun
General Slang
Dx
dye-ug-NOH-sis · noun · slang
Diagnosis.
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Definitions
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Charting shorthand for a diagnosis.
“Working Dx is community-acquired pneumonia.”
by community
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Dx In A Sentence
Working Dx is community-acquired pneumonia.
Origin & Usage
Abbreviation of 'diagnosis.'
People Also Ask
What does Dx mean in medical notes?
It's charting shorthand for a diagnosis.
What is a 'working Dx'?
A working diagnosis is the current best explanation for a patient's problem before it's fully confirmed, as in 'working Dx is community-acquired pneumonia.'
How does Dx relate to Tx and Sx?
They're part of the same shorthand family: Dx is diagnosis, Tx is treatment, and Sx is symptoms.
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