diagnosis

Definition

The process of, or an instance of, identification of the nature and cause of a medical condition or illness.

Etymology

From Latin diagnōsis, from Ancient Greek διάγνωσις (diágnōsis), from διαγιγνώσκω (diagignṓskō, “to discern”), from διά (diá, “through”) + γιγνώσκω (gignṓskō, “to know”).

Example Sentences

• "Diagnosis is a challenging art informed by wide-ranging science."
• "He was given the wrong treatment due to an erroneous diagnosis."
• "Her diagnoses include type 2 diabetes mellitus, primary hypertension, diabetic retinopathy, and generalized anxiety disorder."

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