Yes
A doctor can try to diagnose a condition. He or she then reaches a diagnosis.
The root word of diagnosis is "diagnose," which comes from the Greek word "diagnōsis," meaning "distinguishing" or "discerning."
Dx = Diagnosis
this is not for self diagnosis, this is for your doctor to determine.
To ascertain by diagnosis; to diagnosticate. See Diagnosticate.
The medical symbol for diagnosis is typically a stethoscope crossed with a writing instrument, such as a pen or pencil, representing the process of listening to patients and recording findings to reach a diagnosis. It symbolizes the essential tools and skills required for healthcare professionals to accurately assess and diagnose medical conditions.
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A doctor can probably diagnose the condition simply from looking at the characteristic lesions, but a skin biopsy may be needed to confirm the diagnosis.
It means to discover the cause of a problem.
Diagnosis can often be made based on the appearance of the throat with confirmation by microbiological culture.
The EEG is a key tool in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy and other seizure disorders
The determination of AST levels aids primarily in the diagnosis of liver disease