Definition of Diagnosis

1. Noun. Identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon.

Exact synonyms: Diagnosing
Generic synonyms: Designation, Identification
Specialized synonyms: Blood Typing, Medical Diagnosis, Uranalysis, Urinalysis
Derivative terms: Diagnose, Diagnose, Diagnose, Diagnose, Diagnostic

Definition of Diagnosis

1. n. The art or act of recognizing the presence of disease from its signs or symptoms, and deciding as to its character; also, the decision arrived at.

Definition of Diagnosis

1. Noun. (medicine) The identification of the nature and cause of an illness. ¹

2. Noun. The identification of the nature and cause of something (of any nature). ¹

3. Noun. (taxonomy) A written description of a species or other taxon serving to distinguish that species from all others. Especially, a description written in Latin and published. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Diagnosis

1. [n -NOSES]

Medical Definition of Diagnosis

1. The determination of the nature of a case of disease. Origin: Gr. Gnosis = knowledge (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Diagnosis

diaglyph
diaglyphs
diagnosabilities
diagnosability
diagnosable
diagnosably
diagnose
diagnoseable
diagnosed
diagnosee
diagnosees
diagnoser
diagnosers
diagnoses
diagnosing
diagnosis (current term)
diagnosis-related group
diagnosis by exclusion
diagnostic
diagnostic anaesthesia
diagnostic audiometry
diagnostic cast
diagnostic diphtheria toxin
diagnostic equipment
diagnostic errors
diagnostic imaging
diagnostic procedure
diagnostic program

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