Example Sentences

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Her stomach issues also have not improved, and a doctor in Colombia has diagnosed her with a severe bacterial infection.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2026

When asked about provider shortages in rural areas, he raved about an article he read describing "an AI nurse that you cannot distinguish from a human being, that has diagnosed as good as any doctor."

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2025

There is disagreement about the degree of impairment, with a defense neurologist describing it as “moderate dementia,” while a prosecution neuropsychologist has diagnosed him with “mild cognitive impairment.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2023

A prison doctor has diagnosed polyneuropathy, which affects the nerves.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2023

A two minute hand is no pleasure to her absolutely if she has diagnosed your hand as one calling for six minutes, or vice versa.

From Cobb's Anatomy by Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury)