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diagnosis
What does diagnosis mean?
diagnosis (noun): the process of, or an instance of, identification of the nature and cause of a medical condition or illness.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use diagnosis in a sentence?
- Diagnosis is a challenging art informed by wide-ranging science. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- He was given the wrong treatment due to an erroneous diagnosis. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce diagnosis?
/ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsəs/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does diagnosis come from?
From Latin diagnōsis, from Ancient Greek διάγνωσις (diágnōsis).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to diagnosis
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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an electronic communication medium that allows the transmission of real-time visual images, and often sound
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honor, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common consent to a person or thing; high reputation; renown
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the process of, or an instance of, identification of the nature and cause of a medical condition or illness
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skillfulness or extraordinary ability in a particular area of expertise; dexterity, mastery, or proficiency
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