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Rx

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Rx /ˌɑɚˈɛks/ noun
plural Rx's
Rx
/ˌɑɚˈɛks/
noun
plural Rx's
Britannica Dictionary definition of RX
[count] US
: a doctor's prescription often used figuratively
Rx comes from the Latin word “recipe,” which means “take.” It traditionally appears in places where medicines are sold and is often used on signs, in newspaper headlines, etc.