— xenodiagnostic /zen'euh duy'euhg nos"tik, zee'neuh-/ , adj.
/zen'euh duy'euhg noh"sis, zee'neuh-/ , n. Med.
a method of diagnosing certain diseases caused by insects, ticks, or other vectors, by allowing uninfected vectors to feed on the patient and later examining them for infections.
[ 1925-30; XENO- + DIAGNOSIS ]