diagnosed
word · lemma: diagnose
/ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊst/
dy-uhg-NOHST
/dˌaɪəɡnˈəʊzd/
dy-uhg-NOHZD
Definition
If someone is diagnosed, a doctor has identified what illness or condition they have.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/medical term, most often used in passive voice with diseases or disorders: 'diagnosed with cancer'. Common mistake: not using 'with' before the disease. Only used when a professional gives the determination.
Spanish: diagnosticadoPortuguese (BR): diagnosticadoPortuguese (PT): diagnosticadoChinese (Simplified): 被诊断Chinese (Traditional): 被診斷Hindi: निदान किया गयाArabic: تم تشخيصهBengali: নির্ণয় করা হয়েছেRussian: диагностирован - поставлен диагнозJapanese: 診断されたVietnamese: được chẩn đoánKorean: 진단받다Turkish: teşhis edildiUrdu: تشخیص کیا گیاIndonesian: didiagnosis
Example Sentences
She was diagnosed with asthma last year.
basic
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
basic
He was diagnosed after several tests.
basic
My friend was just diagnosed with diabetes and feels overwhelmed.
natural
It's scary to be diagnosed with something unexpected.
natural
After months of symptoms, she finally got diagnosed and started treatment.
natural