Charting
FHX medical abbreviation
FHX means "family history".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (2 in all for FHX), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What FHX means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| family history | None | Charting |
Also written: FH.
Example
Sample note heading: "FHx."
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Questions
What does FHX mean in medical terms?
FHX means "family history".
Where is FHX used?
FHX shows up in charting. Its category here is charting.
Is FHX on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. FHX is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.