Diagnosis

/dˌa‍ɪəɡnˈə‍ʊsɪs/

/ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsəs/

[noun]

Diagnosis

[NOUN]

the identification of the nature and cause of an illness or other problem

synonyms : diagnosing

Examples

1. The doctor asked me about my symptoms and medical history to make a diagnosis.

2. The diagnosis came too late to offer effective treatment.

3. He knows he is living on borrowed time after his cancer diagnosis.

4. When faced with a difficult health diagnosis, I remind myself that while there is life there is hope - and that with the right treatment and mindset, I can recover and thrive.

Nearby words