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.
To diagnose ascites, the doctor may examine your abdomen and ask you about any recent symptoms. The following tests may help diagnose ascites: 1  X-ray, which is a picture of the inside of the body. 2  Ultrasound, which uses sound waves to create a picture of the inside of the body. 3  Computerized tomography (CT or CAT) scan, which creates a three-dimensional picture of the inside of the body with an x-ray machine.