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CSP: methods to determine in patients the nature of a disease or disorder at its early stage of progression; generally, early diagnosis improves prognosis and treatment outcome.,MSH: Methods to determine in patients the nature of a disease or disorder at its early stage of progression. Generally, early diagnosis improves PROGNOSIS and TREATMENT OUTCOME.,NCI: Use of a device, marker, or other means for the purpose of detecting the presence of a tumor early in its development.