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1. (n.) diagnosis
the process of determining by medical examination the nature and circumstances of a diseased condition.
2. diagnosis
the decision reached from such an examination.
3. diagnosis
an analysis of the cause or nature of a situation.
4. diagnosis
an answer or solution to a problematic situation.
5. diagnosis
Biol. a precise description of a taxon.
Etymology: (1675–85; < NL < Gk diágnōsis=dia(gi)gnṒ(skein) to discern, determine (dia-dia - +gignṒskein to know ) +-sis-sis)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) diagnosis, diagnosing
identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
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1. (noun) diagnosis
the act of diagnosing
the diagnosis of diabetes; self-diagnosis
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) diagnosis
the art or act of recognizing the presence of disease from its signs or symptoms, and deciding as to its character; also, the decision arrived at
2. (noun) diagnosis
scientific determination of any kind; the concise description of characterization of a species
3. (noun) diagnosis
critical perception or scrutiny; judgment based on such scrutiny; esp., perception of, or judgment concerning, motives and character
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. diagnosis
The determination of the nature of a disease or condition, or the distinguishing of one disease or condition from another. Assessment may be made through physical examination, laboratory tests, or the likes. Computerized programs may be used to enhance the decision-making process.
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