Diagnosis Meaning in English
word
/ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsəs/
dy-uh-NOH-sis
/dˌaɪəɡnˈəʊsɪs/
dy-uh-NOH-sis
Definition
The identification of a disease or problem by examining symptoms and test results.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/medical word, often used with 'make', 'get', or 'receive'—e.g., 'get a diagnosis'. Mainly refers to health but can be used more generally for problem identification. Do not confuse with 'prognosis' (which means expected outcome).
Spanish: diagnósticoPortuguese (BR): diagnósticoPortuguese (PT): diagnósticoChinese (Simplified): 诊断Chinese (Traditional): 診斷Hindi: निदानArabic: تشخيصBengali: নির্ণয় - ডায়াগনোসিস (চিকিৎসা সংক্রান্ত)Russian: диагнозJapanese: 診断Vietnamese: chẩn đoánKorean: 진단Turkish: teşhisUrdu: تشخیصIndonesian: diagnosis - penegakan diagnosis
Example Sentences
The diagnosis was pneumonia.
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She waited for her diagnosis after the test.
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A doctor makes a diagnosis based on symptoms.
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It took months to get a clear diagnosis for her condition.
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After the diagnosis, we finally understood why he felt so tired.
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Sometimes getting the right diagnosis is half the battle.
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