Differential-diagnosis Definition

noun

(medicine) The process of determining which disease, from a set of possible candidates, is causing a patient's symptoms.

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(medicine) A list of the common causes of a primary symptom.
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Noun

Singular:
differential-diagnosis
Plural:
differential-diagnoses

Differential-diagnosis Sentence Examples

  • The differential diagnosis is of the highest importance, but very frequently time alone will furnish a sufficient criterion.

  • As always the correct differential diagnosis is necessary before recommending any course of action.

  • Describes care and problems, and includes the etiology, clinical course, differential diagnosis and management of patients.

  • The symptoms of food poisoning by Shigella organisms may resemble meningitis and a differential diagnosis must be made by isolating the causative bacteria.

  • The differential diagnosis and treatment of posterior plagiocephaly is a challenging aspect of craniofacial surgery.

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