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What is another word for Diagnosis? – 123 Diagnosis Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    assessment evaluation examination analysis appraisal inspection investigation scrutiny review judgment conclusion verdict finding determination identification detection prognosis prediction forecast estimation calculation measurement test check probe inquiry survey study research probe exploration dissection breakdown decomposition

    Meaning of Diagnosis

    The primary meaning of "diagnosis" is the process of identifying a disease or condition by examining the symptoms.

    Definitions

    • The process of determining the nature of a disorder, illness, or condition by examining the symptoms, medical history, and test results.
    • * A statement or conclusion made as a result of such a process.

    Etymology of Diagnosis

    The word "diagnosis" originates from the Greek words "dia" (through, across) and "gnosis" (knowledge), with the combined meaning of "a discerning or distinguishing".
    Historically, the term has been used in medicine since the 17th century to describe the process of identifying diseases and conditions.

    Example Uses

    • The doctor made a diagnosis of diabetes after reviewing the patient's test results.
    • * A correct diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment.
    • * The team of experts worked together to make a diagnosis of the rare disease.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    misdiagnosis nondiagnosis ignorance unawareness misjudgment mistake error misconception misinterpretation confusion ambiguity uncertainty doubt indecision nonidentification dismissal rejection oversight neglect inattention disregard

    Related Nouns

    patient disease condition symptom test result examination analysis evaluation assessment prognosis treatment therapy medication hospital clinic doctor nurse specialist laboratory equipment instrument procedure protocol

    Related Verbs

    examine analyze evaluate assess investigate inspect probe test diagnose treat cure heal manage monitor observe study research probe explore discover identify detect

    Related Adjectives

    medical clinical diagnostic therapeutic prophylactic symptomatic asymptomatic chronic acute severe mild rare common serious critical life-threatening benign malignant curable incurable treatable manageable