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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

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Etymology

Origin of diagnostics

First recorded in 1660–70; diagnostic, -ics

Example Sentences

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The BVA has said it isn't possible to accurately compare care in the UK with that delivered abroad, as costs, diagnostics and available treatments will vary.

From BBC

But by some measures waiting time are actually up - the number of patients waiting longer than the target times for both diagnostics and therapies has risen to the highest on record since 2024.

From BBC

Using DNA sequencing on tissue samples originally collected for veterinary diagnostics, the study, published in Science, showed that several genetic patterns in feline cancers mirror those found in people.

From Science Daily

For example, it avoids providing coverage for anything related to medical diagnostics or applications focused on mental health.

From Barron's

The program works with nearly 300 clinicians across 14 divisions at Mayo Clinic to deliver precision diagnostics for patients with difficult-to-diagnose conditions, including rare liver diseases.

From Science Daily

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