diagnosis
n. process of identifying a disease from its symptoms, conclusion following a diagnostic exam | ||||
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Diagnosis Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Diagnosis
(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.
(n.)
Scientific determination of any kind; the concise description of characterization of a species.
(n.)
Critical perception or scrutiny; judgment based on such scrutiny; esp., perception of, or judgment concerning, motives and character.
(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.
(n.)
Scientific determination of any kind; the concise description of characterization of a species.
(n.)
Critical perception or scrutiny; judgment based on such scrutiny; esp., perception of, or judgment concerning, motives and character.
| WordNet 2.0 |
diagnosis
Noun
1. identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
(synonym) diagnosing
(hypernym) designation, identification
(hyponym) blood typing
(derivation) diagnose
Noun
1. identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
(synonym) diagnosing
(hypernym) designation, identification
(hyponym) blood typing
(derivation) diagnose
| The Devil's Dictionary |
DIAGNOSIS
Diagnosis, (n.)
A physician's forecast of the disease by the patient's pulse and purse.
Diagnosis, (n.)
A physician's forecast of the disease by the patient's pulse and purse.
| hEnglish - advanced version |
diagnosis
diagnosis
\di`ag*no"sis\ (?), n.; pl. diagnoses (#). [nl., fr. gr. &?;, fr. &?; to distinguish; dia` through, asunder + &?; to know. see know.]
1. (med.) 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.
2. scientific determination of any kind; the concise description of characterization of a species.
3. critical perception or scrutiny; judgment based on such scrutiny; esp., perception of, or judgment concerning, motives and character. the quick eye for effects, the clear diagnosis of men's minds, and the love of epigram. ompton reade. my diagnosis of his character proved correct. payn.
similar words(1)
differential diagnosis
diagnosis
\di`ag*no"sis\ (?), n.; pl. diagnoses (#). [nl., fr. gr. &?;, fr. &?; to distinguish; dia` through, asunder + &?; to know. see know.]
1. (med.) 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.
2. scientific determination of any kind; the concise description of characterization of a species.
3. critical perception or scrutiny; judgment based on such scrutiny; esp., perception of, or judgment concerning, motives and character. the quick eye for effects, the clear diagnosis of men's minds, and the love of epigram. ompton reade. my diagnosis of his character proved correct. payn.
similar words(1)
differential diagnosis
| for Vocabulary Exams of KPDS, YDS,UDS (in Turkey); and SAT in America |
diagnosis
Determination of the distinctive nature of a disease.
Determination of the distinctive nature of a disease.
Diagnosis Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
diagnosis
The process of identifying a disease by the signs and symptoms.
The process of identifying a disease by the signs and symptoms.
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
Diagnosis
The nature of a disease.
The nature of a disease.
| Aids Glossary |
diagnosis
the determination of the existence of a disease or condition. Diagnosis generally involves the evaluation of a patient's medical history, clinical symptoms and laboratory test results.
the determination of the existence of a disease or condition. Diagnosis generally involves the evaluation of a patient's medical history, clinical symptoms and laboratory test results.
| NDIC Diabetes Dictionary |
diagnosis (DY-ug-NO-sis)
the determination of a disease from its signs and symptoms.
the determination of a disease from its signs and symptoms.
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
Diagnosis
Determination of the nature of a disease or condition or the distinguishing of one disease or condition from another. Assessment may be made through physical examination, laboratory tests, or the like, and may be assisted by computerized programs designed to enhance the decision-making process
Determination of the nature of a disease or condition or the distinguishing of one disease or condition from another. Assessment may be made through physical examination, laboratory tests, or the like, and may be assisted by computerized programs designed to enhance the decision-making process
| Macular Degeneration Glossary |
Diagnosis
the name of a disease or condition.
the name of a disease or condition.
| Glossary of HIV/AIDS-Related Terms |
DIAGNOSIS
The determination of the presence of a specific disease or infection, usually accomplished by evaluating clinical symptoms and laboratory tests.
The determination of the presence of a specific disease or infection, usually accomplished by evaluating clinical symptoms and laboratory tests.
Diagnosis Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| JM Latin-English Dictionary |
diagnosis
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diagnosis
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diagnosis
Diagnosis Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Diagnosis
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Diagnosis Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| eng-iso |
Diagnosis
The activity of discovering the cause(s) of quality deficiencies; the process of investigating symptoms, collecting and analyzing data, and conducting experiments to test theories to determine the root cause(s) of deficiencies.
The activity of discovering the cause(s) of quality deficiencies; the process of investigating symptoms, collecting and analyzing data, and conducting experiments to test theories to determine the root cause(s) of deficiencies.
Diagnosis Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Diagnosis
In general, diagnosis (plural diagnoses) has two distinct dictionary definitions. The first definition is "the recognition of a disease or condition by its outward signs and symptoms", while the second definition is "the analysis of the underlying physiological/biochemical cause(s) of a disease or condition".
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