A cat presents to a clinic with difficulty breathing , lethargy , and cyanosis . The veterinarian auscultated the thoracic cavity and politely asked to have a radiograph taken of the thorax. Dx: pleural effusion. A thoracocentesis was performed and 300 cc of fluid was aspirated. Rx: Bronchodilator BID . The abbreviation Dx stands for:

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Dx stands for diagnosis, which is the identification of a disease or condition based on the signs and symptoms presented by the patient, as well as additional diagnostic tests and procedures.

A Cat Presents to a Clinic with Difficulty Breathing