Definition of DIAGNOSIS (original) (raw)

: the art or act of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms

: the decision reached by diagnosis

: investigation or analysis of the cause or nature of a condition, situation, or problem

diagnosis of engine trouble

: a statement or conclusion from such an analysis

biology : a concise technical description of a taxon

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Examples of diagnosis in a Sentence

The unusual combination of symptoms made accurate diagnosis difficult. She is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. The diagnosis was a mild concussion. His doctor made an initial diagnosis of pneumonia. The committee published its diagnosis of the problems affecting urban schools.

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Seeking an autism diagnosis for a child can take a long time. —Evan Bush, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2025 Still wanted to blame family members for his diagnosis that came so late in his life, like his late mother. —Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025 His wife Emma Heming Willis later confirmed his diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia in February 2023. —Escher Walcott, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025 Willis and Demi Moore’s eldest daughter, Rumer, gave an update on her father since his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis was announced nearly three years ago. —Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for diagnosis