DES

DES may refer to:

Computing

• Data Encryption Standard
• DirectShow Editing Services, an Application Programming Interface

Medical

• Diethylstilbestrol, a synthetic estrogen and the origin of the phrase "DES daughter"
• DES gene, which encodes the Desmin protein
• Diffuse esophageal spasm, a disorder of the esophagus
• Dissociative Experiences Scale, a questionnaire to screen for Dissociative identity disorder
• Drug-eluting stent, a medical device
• Dysequilibrium syndrome, a congenital disorder of the nervous system

Other uses

• Dark Energy Survey, an astronomy project
• Deep Ecliptic Survey, an astronomy project
• Deep eutectic solvent, an ionic solvent
• Delivered Ex Ship, an international sales term
• Detached eddy simulation, a model in fluid dynamics
• Desroches Airport, IATA code DES
• Department of Education and Science, the former name of the UK Department for Education and Skills
• A shortened form of the name Desmond