differential diagnosis

/ˌˈdɪfəˌrɛntʃəl ˈdaɪəgˌnoʊsəs/
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Definitions of differential diagnosis
  1. noun
    a systematic method of diagnosing a disorder (e.g., headache) that lacks unique symptoms or signs
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    medical diagnosis
    identification of a disease from its symptoms
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