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diagnostics

American  
[dahy-uhg-nos-tiks] / ˈdaɪ əgˈnɒs tɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. the discipline or practice of diagnosis.


diagnostics British  
/ ˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪks /

noun

  1. (functioning as singular) the art or practice of diagnosis, esp of diseases

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of diagnostics

First recorded in 1660–70; see origin at diagnostic, -ics


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Synnovis is diagnostics and pathology service which operates as a partnership between the hospitals and German company Synlab.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

A.I.-powered diagnostics distill all of this into one clear picture of your entire body, in 360-degree, piercing-into-the-soul, high-resolution detail.

From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026

A visit includes a scan, labs and other diagnostics.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

"Preparedness planning should extend beyond diagnostics, vaccines, and therapeutics to include operational readiness for multinational outbreak response," she said.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

Physician recommended diagnostics and referred to specialist for ruling out infection or cancer.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

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