diagnostics

[dahy-uhg-nos-tiks]

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the discipline or practice of diagnosis.

diagnostics

/ ˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪks /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of diagnostics¹

First recorded in 1660–70; diagnostic, -ics

Example Sentences

Matthew Hobbs, director of research at Prostate Cancer UK, said current diagnostics methods don't find enough aggressive cancers, and cause too much harm.

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By buying Exact Sciences and its series of cancer tests that generate about $3 billion in annual revenue, Abbott can buoy its own diagnostics business.

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“Exact Sciences’ innovation, its strong brand and customer-focused execution are unrivaled in the cancer diagnostics space, and its presence and strengths are complementary to our own,” said Abbott Chief Executive Robert Ford.

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Roche is unique among pharma companies in that it has a diagnostics business, which can inform the drug side of its business.

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Exact Sciences shares surged 25% following a report that Abbott Laboratories is nearing a deal to acquire the cancer diagnostics company.

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