diagnosis
A diagnosis is the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms. It is also used in non-medical contexts to describe the analysis of why something is not working correctly.
Ejemplos
3 de 5The doctor gave me a quick diagnosis after looking at my throat.
The doctor identified the cause of my illness quickly after examining my throat.
The committee's diagnosis of the project's failure cited poor communication as the primary cause.
The committee identified that the main reason the project failed was a lack of communication.
What's the diagnosis on my broken car? Is it expensive to fix?
What is the problem with my car, and will it cost a lot to repair?
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of the prefix 'dia-' (through) and '-gnosis' (knowledge). A diagnosis gives you 'thorough knowledge' of the problem.
Quiz rápido
The patient was relieved to finally receive an accurate ______ for her chronic fatigue.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: diagnosis
Ejemplos
The doctor gave me a quick diagnosis after looking at my throat.
everydayThe doctor identified the cause of my illness quickly after examining my throat.
The committee's diagnosis of the project's failure cited poor communication as the primary cause.
formalThe committee identified that the main reason the project failed was a lack of communication.
What's the diagnosis on my broken car? Is it expensive to fix?
informalWhat is the problem with my car, and will it cost a lot to repair?
Accurate diagnosis of the disease requires advanced molecular imaging techniques.
academicCorrectly identifying this disease needs the use of modern medical technology.
A thorough diagnosis of the market trends is necessary before launching the new product.
businessA complete analysis of how the market is changing is needed before we start selling the new product.
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
wrong diagnosis
an incorrect identification of an illness or issue
preliminary diagnosis
an initial identification made before all tests are completed
differential diagnosis
the process of distinguishing one disease from others with similar symptoms
Se confunde a menudo con
Diagnosis identifies the current problem, while prognosis predicts the future course or outcome of the situation.
Notas de uso
While mostly used in medical contexts, diagnosis is common in engineering, business, and social sciences to describe the root cause of a failure. It is a formal word often paired with verbs like 'make', 'provide', or 'reach'.
Errores comunes
Learners often use the verb form 'diagnose' when they need the noun 'diagnosis' (e.g., saying 'The doctor gave a diagnose' instead of 'a diagnosis').
Truco para recordar
Think of the prefix 'dia-' (through) and '-gnosis' (knowledge). A diagnosis gives you 'thorough knowledge' of the problem.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Greek word 'diagnōsis', meaning 'discerning' or 'distinguishing' between options.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In many Western healthcare systems, a formal diagnosis is a prerequisite for insurance companies to approve and pay for specific treatments.
Quiz rápido
The patient was relieved to finally receive an accurate ______ for her chronic fatigue.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: diagnosis
Gramática relacionada
Vocabulario relacionado
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treatmentTreatment is medical care given to a patient for an illness...
prognosisA prognosis is a prediction of the likely course and outcome...
pathologyPathology is the branch of medical science that involves the...
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in
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as
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this
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