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- Dictionarydif·fer·en·tial di·ag·no·sis/ˌdifəˈren(t)SHəl ˌdīəɡˈnōsəs/
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- 1. the process of differentiating between two or more conditions which share similar signs or symptoms.
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Distinguishing of a particular disease or condition from others that present similar clinical features
In healthcare, a differential diagnosis is a method of analysis that distinguishes a particular disease or condition from others that present with similar clinical features. Differential diagnostic procedures are used by clinicians to diagnose the specific disease in a patient, or, at least, to consider any imminently life-threatening conditions. Often, each individual option of a possible disease... Wikipedia