First Known Use: 1655
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diagnosis
noun di·ag·no·sis \ˌdī-ig-ˈnō-səs, -əg-\
: the act of identifying a disease, illness, or problem by examining someone or something
: a statement or conclusion that describes the reason for a disease, illness, or problem
plural di·ag·no·ses\-ˌsēz\
Full Definition of DIAGNOSIS
1
a : the art or act of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms b : the decision reached by diagnosis
2
: a concise technical description of a taxon
3
a : investigation or analysis of the cause or nature of a condition, situation, or problem <diagnosis of engine trouble> b : a statement or conclusion from such an analysis
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Origin of DIAGNOSIS
New Latin, from Greek diagnōsis, from diagignōskein to distinguish, from dia- + gignōskein to know — more at know
Related to DIAGNOSIS
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- award, call, conclusion, deliverance, determination, decision, judgment (or judgement), opinion, resolution, verdict
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DIAGNOSIS Defined for Kids
diagnosis
noun di·ag·no·sis \ˌdī-əg-ˈnō-səs\
plural di·ag·no·ses \-ˌsēz\
Definition of DIAGNOSIS for Kids
1
: the act of recognizing a disease from its signs and symptoms <She specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.>
2
: the conclusion that is reached following examination and testing <The diagnosis was pneumonia.>
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diagnosis
noun di·ag·no·sis \ˌdī-ig-ˈnō-səs, -əg-\
plural di·ag·no·ses \-ˌsēz\
Medical Definition of DIAGNOSIS
1
a : the art or act of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms b : the decision reached by diagnosis <a diagnosis of pneumonia>
2
: a concise technical description of a taxon
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