diagnose
[ dahy-uh g-nohs, -nohz, dahy-uh g-nohs, -nohz ]
/ ˈdaɪ əgˌnoʊs, -ˌnoʊz, ˌdaɪ əgˈnoʊs, -ˈnoʊz /
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verb (used with object), di·ag·nosed, di·ag·nos·ing.
to determine the identity of (a disease, illness, etc.) by a medical examination: The doctor diagnosed the illness as influenza.
to ascertain the cause or nature of (a disorder, malfunction, problem, etc.) from the symptoms: The mechanic diagnosed the trouble that caused the engine knock.
to classify or determine on the basis of scientific examination.
verb (used without object), di·ag·nosed, di·ag·nos·ing.
to make a diagnosis.
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Origin of diagnose
First recorded in 1860–65; back formation from diagnosis
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Definition for diagnoses (2 of 2)
diagnosis
[ dahy-uh g-noh-sis ]
/ ˌdaɪ əgˈnoʊ sɪs /
noun, plural di·ag·no·ses [dahy-uh g-noh-seez] /ˌdaɪ əgˈnoʊ siz/.
Medicine/Medical.
- the process of determining by examination the nature and circumstances of a diseased condition.
- the decision reached from such an examination. Abbreviation: Dx
Biology. scientific determination; a description that classifies a group or taxon precisely.
a determining or analysis of the cause or nature of a problem or situation.
an answer or solution to a problematic situation.
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pre·di·ag·no·sis, noun, plural pre·di·ag·no·ses.Can be confused
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British Dictionary definitions for diagnoses (1 of 2)
diagnose
/ (ˈdaɪəɡˌnəʊz) /
verb
to determine or distinguish by diagnosis
(tr) to examine (a person or thing), as for a disease
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diagnosable, adjectiveBritish Dictionary definitions for diagnoses (2 of 2)
diagnosis
/ (ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs) /
noun plural -ses (-siːz)
- the identification of diseases by the examination of symptoms and signs and by other investigations
- an opinion or conclusion so reached
- thorough analysis of facts or problems in order to gain understanding and aid future planning
- an opinion or conclusion reached through such analysis
a detailed description of an organism, esp a plant, for the purpose of classification
Word Origin for diagnosis
C17: New Latin, from Greek: a distinguishing, from diagignōskein to distinguish, from gignōskein to perceive, know
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Medicine definitions for diagnoses (1 of 2)
diagnose
[ dī′əg-nōs′, -nōz′ ]
v.
To distinguish or identify a disease by diagnosis.
To identify a person as having a particular disease or condition by diagnosis.
Medicine definitions for diagnoses (2 of 2)
diagnosis
[ dī′əg-nō′sĭs ]
n. pl. di•ag•no•ses (-sēz)
The act or process of identifying or determining the nature and cause of a disease or injury through evaluation of patient history, examination, and review of laboratory data.
The opinion derived from such an evaluation.
A brief description of the distinguishing characteristics of an organism, as for taxonomic classification.
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Science definitions for diagnoses
diagnosis
[ dī′əg-nō′sĭs ]
Plural diagnoses (dī′əg-nō′sēz)
The identification by a medical provider of a condition, disease, or injury made by evaluating the symptoms and signs presented by a patient.
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