You know; the last stoke of the R is the first stroke of the X?
2006-11-05 11:53:33 · 7 answers · asked by Gary 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
The history of the origin of this synbol dates as far back as ancient Eqypt.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_prescription
2006-11-05 11:57:35 · answer #1 · answered by BugGurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While there are many theories about the historical origins of this symbol, the correct answer is much simpler (as in most cases). Rx is shorthand for "prescription" wherein the "P" of "prescription" is combined with a small "x" as a loose abreviation for the rest of the word. Doctors, in attempting to save time and stress to their overtaxed writing hands, simply developed this shortcut which the pharmacist accepts.
2006-11-05 12:35:17 · answer #2 · answered by Family Mediator 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This had been captured and changed since the Egyptian Pharo Horas who was considered the god of medicine. He used the symbole eye ( a drawing of eye) as for medicine (and this is still represented by the upper part of the R letter). Then x probably mean request. Totally this officially means "give this medicine" but it can be used aslo to state a prescribtion or a medication.
2006-11-05 18:08:45 · answer #3 · answered by samsam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, got a link here from Wikipedia on the origination of Rx.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rx
2006-11-05 11:57:43 · answer #4 · answered by Barbara 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rx is a Latin abbreviation for 'takest thou'. It has become synonymous with prescriptions and Pharmacies.
2006-11-05 15:46:13 · answer #5 · answered by jloertscher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RX means "prescription" which is the paper, or order you get from the doctor.
William
2006-11-05 11:56:51 · answer #6 · answered by b r 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's the symbol for 'prescriptions', isn't it?
RX is Latin for 'you make' and means prescription, and DX means diagnosis.
2006-11-05 11:56:13 · answer #7 · answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋