— diagnosable , adj.
/duy"euhg nohs', -nohz', duy'euhg nohs", -nohz"/ , v. , diagnosed, diagnosing .
v.t.
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.
v.i.
4. to make a diagnosis.
[ 1860-65; back formation from DIAGNOSIS ]