Physiopathological inference by computer

A system has been programmed to allow model self-structuring to account for observations including both pathological evidence and symptomatological findings. The model modifies its structure in response to supplementary observations. The physiopathological mechanisms formalised by the model can be used for diagnostic purposes. Unknown diseases are diagnosed by direct inference of the relevant physiopathological mechanisms of the model or, if required, by automatic modification of the model that accounts for them.