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What Does DDx Mean in Medical Terms?

DDx stands for differential diagnosis. List of possible conditions explaining the findings.

differential diagnosis

List of possible conditions explaining the findings.

Where you will see DDx

You will most often see DDx in medical charts and clinical notes.

Example

A chart note might use “DDx” as shorthand for differential diagnosis when documenting a patient's care.

Related abbreviations

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  • a.m. — ante meridiem (morning)
  • A/P — assessment and plan
  • AC — anterior chamber (eye)
  • ACG — angle-closure glaucoma
  • ACIOL — anterior chamber intraocular lens
  • ACR — American College of Radiology (appropriateness context)
  • acuity — patient acuity (severity level)

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Educational reference only. This guide is for learning and quick reference. Abbreviations vary between hospitals, countries and specialties, and some are discouraged because they can be misread. Always write and interpret orders using your own institution’s approved abbreviation list, and check anything unclear with the prescriber or your local policy.