Identify
Identify
Identify (/aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ/), from the Latin identificare meaning "to make to resemble," is a term used in various fields of medicine. It generally refers to the process of establishing the nature of a disease or condition, or the distinguishing characteristics of a patient's presenting symptoms.
In Psychiatry
In psychiatry, to identify is to recognize and name the mental illness a patient is suffering from, based on the symptoms presented. This is often done using diagnostic tools such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) or the International Classification of Diseases (ICD).
In Pathology
In pathology, identify refers to the process of determining the nature of a disease or condition by examining body tissues and fluids under a microscope. This can include techniques such as histopathology, cytopathology, and molecular pathology.
In Radiology
In radiology, to identify is to recognize and name a disease or condition based on its appearance in radiographic images. This can involve the use of various imaging techniques, such as X-ray, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound.
Related Terms
- Diagnosis: The process of determining which disease or condition explains a person's symptoms and signs.
- Differential diagnosis: The process of distinguishing one disease or condition from another.
- Prognosis: The likely course and outcome of a disease.
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease.
- Sign: Objective evidence of disease observable by the physician.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Identify
- Wikipedia's article - Identify
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