What Plato called idea or ideal, Aristotle called essence, and its opposite, he referred to as matter. Matter is without shape or form or purpose. It is just âstuff.â pure potential, no actuality. Essence is what provides the shape or form or purpose to matter.
190 Followers. A. The diagnosis of ascites is based on physical examination in conjunction with a detailed medical history to ascertain the possible underlying causes since ascites is often considered a nonspecific symptom for other diseases.90 Followers. A. The diagnosis of ascites is based on physical examination in conjunction with a detailed medical history to ascertain the possible underlying causes since ascites is often considered a nonspecific symptom for other diseases.
Paracentesis. Paracentesis is a procedure used to collect and remove some of the fluid to help determine what is causing it to build up. Having ascites may lead to: 1  Extreme discomfort, including abdominal pain and difficulty breathing. 2  Infection of the ascitic fluid (spontaneous bacterial peritonitis). 3  Increased fluid accumulation in the chest cavity (pleural effusion). 4  Abdominal wall hernias, especially umbilical hernias.