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Definition of Empirical
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Empirical: Based on experience and observation rather than on systematic logic. Experienced physicians often use empirical reasoning to make diagnoses, based on having seen many cases over the years. Less-experienced physicians are more likely to use diagnostic guides and manuals. In practice, both approaches (if properly applied) can lead to the same diagnosis.
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