noun
General Slang
Hx
HIS-tuh-ree · noun · slang
History (medical history).
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Charting shorthand for a patient's history, whether the history of the present illness or past medical history.
“Hx of hypertension and diabetes.”
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Hx In A Sentence
Hx of hypertension and diabetes.
Origin & Usage
Abbreviation of 'history.'
People Also Ask
What does Hx mean in medical charting?
It's shorthand for history — either the history of the present illness or a patient's past medical history.
How is Hx used in notes?
It flags relevant background, as in 'Hx of hypertension and diabetes.'
How is Hx related to PMHx?
PMHx is a more specific form meaning past medical history, while Hx alone can refer to history in general.
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