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Diagnosis MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


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
Entry Combination
methods:Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures

No Qualifiers
Diagnosis Preferred
Diagnoses and Examinations Broader
Postmortem Diagnosis Narrower
Antemortem Diagnosis Narrower
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