Diagnostics

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Diagnostics

Diagnostics (/daɪəɡˈnɒstɪks/) is a branch of medicine that involves the study of symptoms, medical imaging, and laboratory tests to determine the cause of a patient's illness.

Etymology

The term "diagnostics" originates from the Greek word "διαγιγνώσκειν" (diagignōskein), which means "to distinguish or discern."

Related Terms

  • Medical Imaging: This is a technique used to create visual representations of the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention.
  • Symptom: A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
  • Laboratory Test: These are medical procedures that involve testing samples of blood, urine, or other tissues or substances in the body.
  • Pathology: This is the study of the causes and effects of disease or injury. It involves the examination of organs, tissues, bodily fluids, and autopsies in order to study and diagnose disease.

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