The art and science of detecting and distinguishing deviations from health and the cause and nature thereof.
The determination of the nature, location, and causes of a disease or disorder.
Short description concentrating on differences from another taxon (or group of taxa).
The process of determining, through examination and analysis, the nature of a patient’s illness.
The definitive determination of the presence and nature of a disease.
The art and science of determining the nature and cause of a disease, and of differentiating among diseases.
The act of diagnosing a condition or illness.
Identification of a disease or other condition by evaluating the patient’s appearance, symptoms, and history; by physical examination; and, if needed, by analyzing the results of laboratory tests (e.g., urinalysis, blood count) and other procedures (e.g., X rays).
The process of determining a patient’s condition or illness. This is done by taking a patient’s physical and family history, and conducting a physical examination. Laboratory tests or procedures may also be done to aid the diagnostic process.
The act or process of determining a disease process by history, physical examination, and often laboratory testing (such as blood studies, urinalysis, and imaging studies). For some diseases (such as breast cancer or colon cancer), early diagnosis can make the difference between cure and serious illness or death. High cholesterol levels and symptomless diseases, such as hypertension (high blood pressure), are also important to detect and treat at an early stage. Many tests are used as aids in diagnosis.
The process of determining the nature of a disorder by considering the patient’s signs and symptoms, medical background, and (when necessary) results of laboratory tests and X-ray examinations.
A complex of “symptoms” (disturbances of appearance or function or sensation of which the patient is aware), “signs” (disturbances which the physician or another individual can detect), and “findings” (disturbances detected by laboratory, x-ray, or other diagnostic procedures, or response to therapy).
The skill of distinguishing one disease from another is essential to successful treatment. The name is also given to the opinion arrived at as to the nature of a disease. It is in diagnosis more than in treatment that the highest medical skill is required, and, to achieve this, the past and hereditary history of a case; the symptoms complained of; and the signs of disease found upon examination are all of relevance. Many methods of laboratory examination and imaging are now also used at the present day in aiding diagnosis. Computers are also being used to help clinical and laboratory diagnostic procedures.
The term denoting the disease or syndrome a person has or is believed to have.
Determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms and/or diagnostic tests. Federal regulations prohibit salon professionals from performing a diagnosis.
A physician’s opinion of the nature or cause of a medical condition.
The process of diagnosis involves identifying and understanding the nature of a disorder. It begins with the doctor attentively listening to the patient’s description of their symptoms and medical history, followed by a physical examination. If additional information is required, tests or imaging procedures may be recommended once a preliminary diagnosis has been established. These diagnostic investigations aid in gathering further insights into the condition, assisting the healthcare professional in confirming or refining the diagnosis. The collaborative effort between the doctor and patient, along with the utilization of appropriate diagnostic tools, is essential in achieving an accurate and comprehensive understanding of the disorder, enabling the development of an effective treatment plan.
Identifying the characteristics and category of a disease and the resulting conclusion.