diagnosis

Elementary

/daɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

noun
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms

diagnosis in a sentence

  • “After a thorough examination, the doctor provided a clear diagnosis of the patient's condition.”
  • “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.”

What does “diagnosis” mean?

diagnosis (noun) means the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms. It is pronounced /daɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "diagnosis" mean?
diagnosis (noun) means: the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms
How do you pronounce "diagnosis"?
"diagnosis" is pronounced /daɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "diagnosis" in a sentence?
Here is "diagnosis" used in a sentence: After a thorough examination, the doctor provided a clear diagnosis of the patient's condition.

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