Pronunciation: /daɪˈæɡ.nəʊ.sɪs/
noun a determination of the nature of a cause of a disease
A1 The doctor gave me a diagnosis of the flu.
A2 She received a diagnosis of anemia after her blood test.
B1 The diagnosis of cancer was a shock to the whole family.
B2 After a thorough examination, the specialist provided a detailed diagnosis of the patient's condition.
C1 The accurate diagnosis of the rare disease required extensive testing and consultation with multiple experts.
C2 The differential diagnosis presented by the team of doctors helped narrow down the possible causes of the patient's symptoms.
verb diagnose (to identify a disease or problem by examining and analyzing symptoms)
A1 The doctor diagnosed the patient with the flu.
A2 The mechanic diagnosed the car's engine problem.
B1 The therapist diagnosed the client with anxiety disorder.
B2 The scientist diagnosed the issue with the experiment design.
C1 The specialist diagnosed the rare medical condition accurately.
C2 The expert diagnosed the underlying cause of the problem quickly.
adjective diagnostic (relating to the identification of a disease or problem)
A1 The doctor gave me a diagnosis of the flu.
A2 She received a diagnosis of diabetes after her blood test.
B1 The diagnosis report confirmed the presence of a bacterial infection.
B2 The expert's diagnosis was crucial in determining the cause of the patient's symptoms.
C1 The detailed diagnosis provided by the specialist helped guide the treatment plan.
C2 The accurate diagnosis made by the team of doctors led to successful surgery.
formal The doctor provided a detailed diagnosis of the patient's condition.
informal The doc figured out what was wrong with the patient.
slang The doc nailed the diagnosis for the patient.
figurative The diagnosis was like a puzzle piece fitting perfectly into place.
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