DIAGNOSIS

[noun] [plural:] diagnosesA diagnosis is a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is, made after making an examination."What was the diagnosis?" "Arthritis in both joints." [C]The doctor has made an initial diagnosis, but there'll be an additional examination by a specialist. [C]The mechanic's diagnosis was that my car needs a new engine. [C]Diagnosis of the disease (= saying what it is) is extremely difficult in the early stages. [U]