A surname originating as a patronymic.

plural of Dix-Hallpike test

A diagnostic maneuver used to identify benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). The patient is quickly lowered to a supine position with the neck extended. A positive test is indicated by patient-reported vertigo and clinical observation of nystagmus.

(Australian politics) A question asked of a minister by a member of their own party, to give the minister the opportunity to promote the government's work, criticise the opposition, etc.

plural of dixel

(computer graphics) The time-activity curve associated with a single pixel in a medical image.

(Australian politics) A planted question in Parliamentary Question time.

(chemistry, especially in combination) Two xenon atoms in a molecule.

(mineralogy) A trigonal-pyramidal mineral containing arsenic, copper, hydrogen, iron, manganese, oxygen, and silicon.

An ectoparasiticide.