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| Concept | Node type | Base domain | Matched membership | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Lateral Sulcus Sign abnormally deep depression of the lateral condylopatellar sulcus which can be an indirect sign of an ACL tear | Radiological Sign | Radiology | Radiology [base] | AMW:RAD:110073 |
| Deep Sulcus Sign inferiorly depressed costophrenic angle from pneumothorax seen on supine radiograph of chest | Radiological Sign | Radiology | Radiology [base] | AMW:RAD:110074 |
| Defecography Radiographic examination of the process of defecation after the instillation of a CONTRAST MEDIA into the rectum. | Physiologic measurement | Investigation | Investigation [base] | AMW:TECH:010388 |
| Delayed Diagnosis Non-optimal interval of time between onset of symptoms, identification, and initiation of treatment. | Diagnostic concept | Investigation | Investigation [base] | AMW:TECH:010005 |
| Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis Electrophoresis in which various denaturant gradients are used to induce nucleic acids to melt at various stages resulting in separation of molecules… | Electrophoresis method | Laboratory Medicine | Laboratory Medicine [base] | AMW:TECH:050097 |
| Dense artery sign | Radiological Sign | Radiology | Radiology [base] | AMW:RAD:110321 |
| Dense Hilum Sign appearance of hilum which is neither enlarged nor calcified implying superimposed lung density | Radiological Sign | Radiology | Radiology [base] | AMW:RAD:110071 |
| Dense MCA Sign early CT sign, <6hrs, of ischemic stroke seen with thrombosis of the middle cerebral artery; false + findings may occur | Radiological Sign | Radiology | Radiology [base] | AMW:RAD:110067 |
| Dense metaphyseal bands | Radiological Sign | Radiology | Radiology [base] | AMW:RAD:110395 |
| Dense triangle sign | Radiological Sign | Radiology | Radiology [base] | AMW:RAD:110396 |
| Densitometry The measurement of the density of a material by measuring the amount of light or radiation passing through (or absorbed by) the material. | Physiologic measurement | Investigation | Investigation [base] | AMW:TECH:050121 |
| Dermoscopy A noninvasive technique that enables direct microscopic examination of the surface and architecture of the SKIN. | Diagnostic procedure | Investigation | Investigation [base] | AMW:TECH:010300 |
| Descending Aorta Descending thoracic aorta contour on CXR. | Radiological Sign | Radiology | Radiology [base] | AMW:RAD:020026 |
| Descending thoracic aorta Descending thoracic aorta contour on left paraspinal region. | Radiological Sign | Radiology | Radiology [base] | AMW:RAD:020063 |
| Desiccation Removal of moisture from a substance (chemical, food, tissue, etc.). | Analytical chemistry method | Laboratory Medicine | Laboratory Medicine [base] | AMW:TECH:050074 |
| Deuterium Exchange Measurement A research technique to measure solvent exposed regions of molecules that is used to provide insight about PROTEIN CONFORMATION. | Molecular biology method | Research Methodology | Laboratory Medicine [role_derived] | AMW:TECH:050075 |
| Diagnosis The determination of the nature of a disease or condition, or the distinguishing of one disease or condition from another. Assessment may be made thr… | Diagnostic concept | Investigation | Investigation [base] | AMW:TECH:010001 |
| Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted Application of computer programs designed to assist the physician in solving a diagnostic problem. | Diagnostic concept | Investigation | Investigation [base] | AMW:TECH:010006 |
| Diagnosis, Differential Determination of which one of two or more diseases or conditions a patient is suffering from by systematically comparing and contrasting results of d… | Diagnostic concept | Investigation | Investigation [base] | AMW:TECH:010009 |
| Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry) The co-existence of a substance abuse disorder with a psychiatric disorder. The diagnostic principle is based on the fact that it has been found ofte… | Diagnostic concept | Investigation | Investigation [base] | AMW:TECH:010010 |
| Diagnostic Errors Incorrect or incomplete diagnoses following clinical or technical diagnostic procedures. | Diagnostic concept | Investigation | Investigation [base] | AMW:TECH:010011 |
| Diagnostic Imaging Any visual display of structural or functional patterns of organs or tissues for diagnostic evaluation. It includes measuring physiologic and metabol… | Imaging Investigation | Radiology | Radiology [base] | AMW:TECH:010265 |
| Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures Methods, procedures, and tests performed to diagnose disease, disordered function, or disability. | Diagnostic concept | Investigation | Investigation [base] | AMW:TECH:010015 |
| Diagnostic Techniques, Cardiovascular Methods and procedures for the diagnosis of diseases or dysfunction of the cardiovascular system or its organs or demonstration of their physiologica… | Diagnostic concept | Investigation | Investigation [base] | AMW:TECH:010450 |
| Diagnostic Techniques, Digestive System Methods and procedures for the diagnosis of diseases or dysfunction of the digestive system or its organs or demonstration of their physiological pro… | Diagnostic concept | Investigation | Investigation [base] | AMW:TECH:010493 |
| Diagnostic Techniques, Endocrine Methods and procedures for the diagnosis of diseases or dysfunction of the endocrine glands or demonstration of their physiological processes. | Diagnostic concept | Investigation | Investigation [base] | AMW:TECH:010510 |
| Diagnostic Techniques, Neurological Methods and procedures for the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system, central and peripheral, or demonstration of neurologic function or dysfun… | Diagnostic concept | Investigation | Investigation [base] | AMW:TECH:010516 |
| Diagnostic Techniques, Obstetrical and Gynecological Methods and procedures for the diagnosis of conditions related to pregnancy, labor, and the puerperium and of diseases of the female genitalia. It in… | Diagnostic concept | Investigation | Investigation [base] | AMW:TECH:010543 |
| Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological Methods and procedures for the diagnosis of diseases of the eye or of vision disorders. | Physiologic measurement | Investigation | Investigation [base] | AMW:TECH:010558 |
| Diagnostic Techniques, Otological Methods and procedures for the diagnosis of diseases of the ear or of hearing disorders or demonstration of hearing acuity or loss. | Diagnostic concept | Investigation | Investigation [base] | AMW:TECH:010584 |