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Differential Diagnosis

Definition: Differential diagnosis refers to the process of distinguishing between two or more conditions or diseases that exhibit similar symptoms, in order to identify the most probable cause.

Sense: Medical

Usage:

1. The doctor performed a differential diagnosis to determine whether the patient's symptoms were caused by a common cold or a more serious respiratory infection.
2. After conducting a thorough differential diagnosis, the veterinarian concluded that the dog's hair loss was due to an allergic reaction rather than a parasitic infection.
3. During the differential diagnosis, the neurologist considered various possibilities for the patient's recurring headaches, such as migraines or tension headaches.

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