g-nohs, -nohz, dahy-uh
g-nohs, -nohz]
verb, -nosed, -nos⋅ing.| 1. | to determine the identity of (a disease, illness, etc.) by a medical examination: The doctor diagnosed the illness as influenza. |
| 2. | to ascertain the cause or nature of (a disorder, malfunction, problem, etc.) from the symptoms: The mechanic diagnosed the trouble that caused the engine knock. |
| 3. | to classify or determine on the basis of scientific examination. |
| 4. | to make a diagnosis. |
g-noh-sis]
. | 1. | Medicine/Medical.
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| 2. | Biology. scientific determination; a description that classifies a group or taxon precisely. |
| 3. | a determining or analysis of the cause or nature of a problem or situation. |
| 4. | an answer or solution to a problematic situation. |
diagnose di·ag·nose (dī'əg-nōs', -nōz')
v. di·ag·nosed, di·ag·nos·ing, di·ag·nos·es
To make a diagnosis.
diagnosis di·ag·no·sis (dī'əg-nō'sĭs)
n. pl. di·ag·no·ses (-sēz)
The act or process of identifying or determining the nature and cause of a disease or injury through evaluation of patient history, examination, and review of laboratory data.
The opinion derived from such an evaluation.
A brief description of the distinguishing characteristics of an organism, as for taxonomic classification.