Diagnosis
The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms and signs.
Examples
3 of 5Getting an accurate diagnosis took several months.
Finding out exactly what was wrong took a long time.
The clinical diagnosis was confirmed by a biopsy.
The doctor's professional opinion was proven by a tissue test.
What's the diagnosis, then?
So, what did the doctor say is wrong with me?
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Dia- (through) + Gnosis (knowledge) = Knowing through looking at symptoms.
Quick Quiz
The specialist's ____ was that the patient had a rare blood disorder.
Correct!
The correct answer is: diagnosis
Examples
Getting an accurate diagnosis took several months.
everydayFinding out exactly what was wrong took a long time.
The clinical diagnosis was confirmed by a biopsy.
formalThe doctor's professional opinion was proven by a tissue test.
What's the diagnosis, then?
informalSo, what did the doctor say is wrong with me?
Early diagnosis significantly improves the survival rate of cancer patients.
academicFinding the illness early helps people live longer.
The consultant's diagnosis of the project's failure pointed to poor communication.
businessThe expert's analysis of why the project failed blamed communication (metaphorical).
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
prenatal diagnosis
identifying health issues before birth
clinical diagnosis
identification based on observation
self-diagnosis
identifying your own illness (often via the internet)
Often Confused With
Diagnosis is identifying the problem; prognosis is predicting the likely outcome/recovery.
Usage Notes
The plural of diagnosis is 'diagnoses' (pronounced /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊ.siːz/).
Common Mistakes
Learners often misspell the plural form or confuse the noun 'diagnosis' with the verb 'diagnose'.
Memory Tip
Dia- (through) + Gnosis (knowledge) = Knowing through looking at symptoms.
Word Origin
From Greek 'diagignoskein', meaning 'discern, distinguish'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Seeking a 'second opinion' on a diagnosis is a common practice in many healthcare systems.
Quick Quiz
The specialist's ____ was that the patient had a rare blood disorder.
Correct!
The correct answer is: diagnosis
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healthy
A2Healthy 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
B2A 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
B2A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
Physician
B2A person qualified to practice medicine, especially one who specializes in diagnosis and medical treatment rather than surgery.
Chronic
B2Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring. Usually applied to a medical condition that lasts for three months or more.
Vaccinate
B2To treat a person or animal with a vaccine to produce immunity against a particular infectious disease or pathogen.
Recover
B2To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after a period of illness, injury, or setback.
Infectious
B2Describing a disease or disease-causing organism that is likely to be transmitted to people or organisms through the environment.
Treatment
B2Medical 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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