di ‧ ag ‧ no ‧ sis /ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsəs, ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs $ -ˈnoʊ-/ BrE AmE noun ( plural diagnoses /-siːz/) [uncountable and countable]
[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: Modern Latin ; Origin: Greek , from diagignoskein 'to know apart' ]
the process of discovering exactly what is wrong with someone or something, by examining them closely ⇨ prognosis
diagnosis of
diagnosis of kidney disease
An exact diagnosis can only be made by obtaining a blood sample.
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COLLOCATIONS
■ verbs
▪ make a diagnosis
Don't take any medicines before a doctor has made a proper diagnosis.
▪ give (somebody) a diagnosis
They'll be able to give me a diagnosis when they get the results of the tests.
▪ establish/reach a diagnosis
It is important to establish the diagnosis and begin treatment quickly.
▪ confirm a diagnosis
The clinic confirmed the diagnosis.
■ adjectives
▪ an early diagnosis (=at an early stage of a disease)
Early diagnosis gives patients the best chance of recovery.
▪ a medical diagnosis (=given by a doctor)
The company manufactures monitoring equipment for medical diagnosis.
▪ a clinical diagnosis (=given as the result of tests)
Pneumonia was the most common clinical diagnosis with these symptoms.
▪ a correct/accurate diagnosis
It is impossible to make an accurate diagnosis without an examination.
▪ an incorrect/wrong diagnosis
The doctors apparently made an incorrect diagnosis.
▪ a positive diagnosis (=saying that a disease is present)
Following a positive diagnosis, you will be admitted for hospital treatment.