Identification

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Identification (Medicine)

Identification (pronounced: /ˌaɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/) in the field of medicine refers to the process of accurately recognizing a disease, condition, or injury by its outward signs and symptoms. The term is derived from the Latin word 'identificare', which means 'to make to resemble'.

Process

The process of identification in medicine typically involves a series of diagnostic tests and examinations. This may include physical examination, medical history, laboratory tests, and imaging studies. The results of these tests and examinations are then analyzed to determine the most likely cause of the patient's symptoms.

Importance

Identification is crucial in medicine as it forms the basis for treatment planning. Accurate identification of a disease or condition allows healthcare professionals to prescribe the most effective treatment and to predict the likely course and outcome of the disease.

Related Terms

  • Diagnosis: The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon.
  • Prognosis: The likely course of a disease or ailment.
  • Symptom: A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease.
  • Sign: Objective evidence of disease especially as observed and interpreted by physicians rather than by the patients themselves.

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