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.
My mom developed ascites the last few weeks of her life. Your friend's swollen abdomen is due to this fluid build up. I can tell you that once ascites develops it is a sign that end stage colon cancer has begun and death is near. She needs to have this fluid drained so she can feel more comfortable and breathe more easily. Mom dx 1/03/11 stage IV CC.