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MeSH Heading: Diagnosis
Tree Number(s): E01
Unique ID: D003933
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003933
Annotation: general only; prefer /‌diag with disease term; in Chinese traditional medicine, index bianzheng shizhi (differentiation of signs & symptoms) under DIAGNOSIS, DIFFERENTIAL (IM) + MEDICINE, CHINESE TRADITIONAL (IM)
Scope Note: The determination of the nature of a disease or condition, or the distinguishing of one disease or condition from another. Assessment may be made through physical examination, laboratory tests, or the likes. Computerized programs may be used to enhance the decision-making process.
Entry Version: DIAG
Entry Term(s): Antemortem Diagnosis; Diagnose; Diagnoses and Examination; Diagnoses and Examinations; Examinations and Diagnoses; Postmortem Diagnosis
Entry Combination: methods:Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2021/06/30

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