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Diagnose
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DiagnoseTo identify a disease.
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Disease
Illness or sickness often characterized by typical patient problems (symptoms) and physical findings (signs). Disruption sequence: The events that occur when a fetus that is developing normally is subjected to a destructive agent such as the rubella (German measles) virus.
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Diagnosis
The determination of the presence of a specific disease or infection, usually accomplished by evaluating clinical symptoms and laboratory tests.
Diagnostic
Pertaining to a diagnosis; usually refers to a characteristic or criteria which is critical for a specific diagnosis.
Diagnostic mammogram
An X-ray of the breast done to evaluate: Abnormalities seen or suspected on a prior screening mammogram; Subjective or objectives abnormalities in the breast such as a lump, pain, thickening, nipple discharge or a inexplicable change in breast size or shape; Breasts for which it is difficult to obtain a clear X-ray by a screening mammogram because of special circumstances such as breast implants.
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Desensitization
Reducing or eliminating sensitivity to a particular substance.
Desquamation
The shedding of cells from the surface of the skin or mucous membranes.
Devascularization
Interruption of blood circulation to part of the body.
Diagnose
Dialysis
A treatment to remove certain molecules from the blood, particularly in people with kidney failure.
Diaphoresis
Excessive sweating.
Diastole
The relaxation phase of the heartbeat.
Digit
A finger or toe.
Discoid lupus erythematosus
A round, red, scaling rash on the nose, forehead, cheeks, scalp or other areas of the body. It may be associated with systemic lupus erythematosus.
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Disease
Illness or sickness often characterized by typical patient problems (symptoms) and physical findings (signs). Disruption sequence: The events that occur when a fetus that is developing normally is subjected to a destructive agent such as the rubella (German measles) virus.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Diagnosis
The determination of the presence of a specific disease or infection, usually accomplished by evaluating clinical symptoms and laboratory tests.
Diagnostic
Pertaining to a diagnosis; usually refers to a characteristic or criteria which is critical for a specific diagnosis.
Diagnostic mammogram
An X-ray of the breast done to evaluate: Abnormalities seen or suspected on a prior screening mammogram; Subjective or objectives abnormalities in the breast such as a lump, pain, thickening, nipple discharge or a inexplicable change in breast size or shape; Breasts for which it is difficult to obtain a clear X-ray by a screening mammogram because of special circumstances such as breast implants.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Desensitization
Reducing or eliminating sensitivity to a particular substance.
Desquamation
The shedding of cells from the surface of the skin or mucous membranes.
Devascularization
Interruption of blood circulation to part of the body.
Diagnose
Dialysis
A treatment to remove certain molecules from the blood, particularly in people with kidney failure.
Diaphoresis
Excessive sweating.
Diastole
The relaxation phase of the heartbeat.
Digit
A finger or toe.
Discoid lupus erythematosus
A round, red, scaling rash on the nose, forehead, cheeks, scalp or other areas of the body. It may be associated with systemic lupus erythematosus.
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