B2 noun ニュートラル

Diagnosis

/ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊ.sɪs/

The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms and signs.

例文

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1

Getting an accurate diagnosis took several months.

Finding out exactly what was wrong took a long time.

2

The clinical diagnosis was confirmed by a biopsy.

The doctor's professional opinion was proven by a tissue test.

3

What's the diagnosis, then?

So, what did the doctor say is wrong with me?

語族

名詞
diagnosis
Verb
diagnose
副詞
diagnostically
形容詞
diagnostic
💡

覚え方のコツ

Dia- (through) + Gnosis (knowledge) = Knowing through looking at symptoms.

クイックテスト

The specialist's ____ was that the patient had a rare blood disorder.

正解!

正解は: diagnosis

例文

1

Getting an accurate diagnosis took several months.

everyday

Finding out exactly what was wrong took a long time.

2

The clinical diagnosis was confirmed by a biopsy.

formal

The doctor's professional opinion was proven by a tissue test.

3

What's the diagnosis, then?

informal

So, what did the doctor say is wrong with me?

4

Early diagnosis significantly improves the survival rate of cancer patients.

academic

Finding the illness early helps people live longer.

5

The consultant's diagnosis of the project's failure pointed to poor communication.

business

The expert's analysis of why the project failed blamed communication (metaphorical).

語族

名詞
diagnosis
Verb
diagnose
副詞
diagnostically
形容詞
diagnostic

よく使う組み合わせ

make a diagnosis to identify the illness
confirm a diagnosis to prove the identification is correct
early diagnosis identifying an illness at the beginning
differential diagnosis distinguishing a disease from others with similar signs
accurate diagnosis a correct identification of the problem

よく使うフレーズ

prenatal diagnosis

identifying health issues before birth

clinical diagnosis

identification based on observation

self-diagnosis

identifying your own illness (often via the internet)

よく混同される語

Diagnosis vs prognosis

Diagnosis is identifying the problem; prognosis is predicting the likely outcome/recovery.

📝

使い方のコツ

The plural of diagnosis is 'diagnoses' (pronounced /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊ.siːz/).

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often misspell the plural form or confuse the noun 'diagnosis' with the verb 'diagnose'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Dia- (through) + Gnosis (knowledge) = Knowing through looking at symptoms.

📖

語源

From Greek 'diagignoskein', meaning 'discern, distinguish'.

文法パターン

diagnosis of (illness) diagnose someone with (illness)
🌍

文化的な背景

Seeking a 'second opinion' on a diagnosis is a common practice in many healthcare systems.

クイックテスト

The specialist's ____ was that the patient had a rare blood disorder.

正解!

正解は: diagnosis

healthの関連語

hospital

A1

A hospital is a large building where doctors and nurses provide medical care for people who are sick or injured. It contains specialized equipment and rooms for treatments, surgeries, and staying overnight while recovering.

healthy

A2

Healthy describes someone who is in good physical or mental condition and is not ill. It can also describe activities, food, or environments that help you stay well and strong.

Prescription

B2

A formal document or digital order issued by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be provided with a specific medicine or treatment. It can also refer to the medicine itself.

Symptom

B2

A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.

Physician

B2

A person qualified to practice medicine, especially one who specializes in diagnosis and medical treatment rather than surgery.

Chronic

B2

Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring. Usually applied to a medical condition that lasts for three months or more.

Vaccinate

B2

To treat a person or animal with a vaccine to produce immunity against a particular infectious disease or pathogen.

Recover

B2

To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after a period of illness, injury, or setback.

Infectious

B2

Describing a disease or disease-causing organism that is likely to be transmitted to people or organisms through the environment.

Treatment

B2

Medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury. It includes the use of medicine, surgery, or therapy to improve a condition.

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