| differential diagnosis |
diagnose by comparison of the condition of the patient to patterns from diseases sharing similarities, based on the examination of the specific clinical condition and on results from additional assays (blood tests, muscle biopsy, EMG...),
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| differential amplifier |
An amplifier in which the output is in proportion to the differences between voltages applied to its two inputs.
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| differential diagnosis |
A process based on evaluation of assessment data for differentiating disorders that may have similar manifestations. For example, an initial state of apathy and demoralization can be caused by alcohol abuse, depression, or dementia.
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| differential |
refers to what was once the traditional difference in interest rates on savings deposits paid by commercial banks and thrift institutions. At times, the slightly higher rate paid by thrift institutions (generally 25 basis points) was mandated by regulation. The required differential was phased out by January 1984.
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| differential diagnosis |
The determination of which two or more diseases with similar symptoms is the one from which a patient is suffering, based on an analysis of the clinical data.
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