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diagnosis Definition

di·ag·no·sis (dī′əg nō′sis)

noun pl. -·ses′-sēz′

  1. the act or process of discovering or identifying a diseased condition by means of a medical examination, laboratory test, etc.
  2. a careful examination and analysis of the facts in an attempt to understand or explain something a diagnosis of the economy
  3. a decision or opinion based on such examination
  4. Biol. a short scientific description for taxonomic classification

Etymology: ModL < Gr diagnōsis, a distinguishing < diagignōskein, to distinguish: see dia- & -gnosis

diagnosis Synonyms

diagnosis

n.

analysis, determination, investigation; see examination 1, 3, judgment 2, 3.

diagnosis Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • schizophrenia: Extreme paranoia can be one of the symptoms leading to a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
  • epilepsy: A diagnosis of epilepsy can have a huge impact on lifestyle.
  • autism: This study examined records of children born in Denmark between 1973 and 1999 and at risk of diagnosis of autism.
  • dementia: The service provides specialized quality care for people with a diagnosis of dementia.
  • infarction: Diagnosis of infarction varied between clinical impression and detailed criteria including ECG changes.
  • tuberculosis: A diagnosis of Tuberculosis can still strike fear in individuals and can also cause stigmatization to patients and their families.

Converse of object

  • confirm: A CAT scan confirms the diagnosis of a stroke.
  • exclude: Around 80 % of the work of histopathologists relates to cancer - usually to exclude the diagnosis.

Adjective modifier

  • prenatal: Dr. Malcolm Law - 7 June 2006 Evaluation of molecular tests for prenatal diagnosis of chromosome abnormalities.
  • differential: Differential diagnoses are few in cats with multiple cardinal clinical signs.
  • dual: Dual Diagnosis Good Practice Guidance The Department Of Health's guidance on the delivery of services to people with dual diagnosis by statutory agencies.
  • accurate: For the bladder preservation, accurate staging diagnosis is required.
  • genetic: There are only a few centers in the UK where pre-implantation genetic diagnosis is offered.
  • definitive: Note: In order to obtain STA for Glucantime importation you must have a definitive diagnosis.

Noun used with modifier

  • pre-implantation: The " Folders " section covers a number of bioethical topics, including embryo research, stem cells, cloning, and pre-implantation diagnosis.
  • preimplantation: The Consultation document provides a comprehensive review of the main issues raised by the practice of preimplantation diagnosis.
  • fault: Often the additional insight provided by an accurate process model is required in order to make an accurate fault diagnosis.
  • differential: As always the correct differential diagnosis is necessary before recommending any course of action.
  • cancer: Recent cancer diagnosis & minor stroke have forced me to give up my stained glass business.
  • pulse: He has also given many seminars, advanced talks and courses, including introductory courses for medical doctors and pulse diagnosis courses.