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

The Food and Drug Administration regulates medical diagnostics whether or not they have AI in them.

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“Higher tariffs had a negative effect in all segments,” but revenue development and cost reductions from the company’s diagnostics business plan were a buffer for the losses, it said.

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In February, Becton Dickinson announced a plan to spin off its diagnostics and life sciences business, with that unit to be merged with Waters Corp.

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The analysts also noted weakness in the biopharma division, slowing sequentially, which was offset by improvement in the life, diagnostics and consumer tech business.

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Also, the Indian company’s recent entry and enhanced operations in segments, such as diagnostics services, health & life insurance firms and electrocardiogram tests at home, continue to do well.

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Related Words

• ailment 
• disorder 
• malady 
• problem 
• sickness