Dex
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Dex may refer to:
- DEXDEX (Graph database)DEX is a high-performance and scalable graph database management system written in C++.Its development started on 2006 and its first version was available on Q3 - 2008. Fourth version is available since Q3-2010...
is a graph database. - In astronomy, a contraction of decimal exponent, for use with values on a log10LogarithmThe logarithm of a number is the exponent by which another fixed value, the base, has to be raised to produce that number. For example, the logarithm of 1000 to base 10 is 3, because 1000 is 10 to the power 3: More generally, if x = by, then y is the logarithm of x to base b, and is written...
scale - Acronym for Dexterity in role playing gamesRole-playing gameA role-playing game is a game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting, or through a process of structured decision-making or character development...
- DexamethasoneDexamethasoneDexamethasone is a potent synthetic member of the glucocorticoid class of steroid drugs. It acts as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant...
, a potent synthetic member of the glucocorticoid class of steroid hormones - Dextrorotary stereoisomerEnantiomerIn chemistry, an enantiomer is one of two stereoisomers that are mirror images of each other that are non-superposable , much as one's left and right hands are the same except for opposite orientation. It can be clearly understood if you try to place your hands one over the other without...
, in chemistry - Dextrorotation, the property of clockwise-rotating plane polarized light
- DextromethorphanDextromethorphanDextromethorphan is an antitussive drug. It is one of the active ingredients in many over-the-counter cold and cough medicines, such as Robitussin, NyQuil, Dimetapp, Vicks, Coricidin, Delsym, and others, including generic labels. Dextromethorphan has also found other uses in medicine, ranging...
, an antitussive drug - DextroamphetamineDextroamphetamineDextroamphetamine is a psychostimulant drug which is known to produce increased wakefulness and focus as well as decreased fatigue and decreased appetite....
, a psychostimulant drug - DexmedetomidineDexmedetomidineDexmedetomidine is a sedative medication used by intensive care units and anesthetists. It is relatively unique in its ability to provide sedation without causing respiratory depression...
, a sedative medication frequently used in the ICU - A nickname for the name Dexter
- DEX-15, a computer operating system
- A fictional character from the film Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the ClonesStar Wars Episode II: Attack of the ClonesStar Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones is a 2002 American epic space opera film directed by George Lucas and written by Lucas and Jonathan Hales. It is the fifth film to be released in the Star Wars saga and the second in terms of the series' internal chronology...
- The lead character in the film The Tao of SteveThe Tao of SteveThe Tao of Steve is a 2000 romantic comedy film written by Duncan North, Greer Goodman, and Jenniphr Goodman. It is directed by Jenniphr Goodman and stars Donal Logue and Greer Goodman....
- Dex, the official directory of Qwest Communications International
- Dex MediaDex MediaDex Media, Inc. was a print and interactive marketing company. It was acquired by R.H. Donnelley, which became Dex One Corporation in February 2010...
- Dex OneDex OneDex One Corporation provides online, mobile and print search marketing via their DexKnows.com website, print yellow pages directories and pay-per-click ad networks in the U.S.-History:...
- Barbara DexBarbara DexBarbara Deckx , better known by her stage name Barbara Dex, is a Belgian singer who represented her country in the 1993 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Iemand als jij". Dex had qualified via the Belgian national heat, Eurosong 93, held at the Casino Knokke on March 6...
- Dalvik Executable File (.dex), into which Android programs are compiled into.