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.
Exams and Tests for Ascites. Sometimes it is difficult for a health care practitioner to appreciate that ascites is present. Most commonly, however, the patient presents with the complaint of abdominal fullness and pressure, and the ascites can be found on physical examination.