diagnosis — the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/
Korean meaning: 진단, 병의 원인이나 상태를 알아내는 것
Korean pronunciation: 다이어**그노**시스
Example Sentences
- After three cups of coffee, Dr. Kim's diagnosis was that I suffer from 'chronic laziness syndrome.'
- The mechanic's diagnosis revealed that my car needed a new transmission.
- My mother's diagnosis of my room was 'hurricane disaster zone' and prescribed immediate cleaning.
diagnosis
NOUN//ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs//
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms
After studying the scans and symptoms, the doctor makes a careful diagnosis of the patient’s illness.
A professional and enlightening 2D cartoon illustration centered on the word "diagnosis." The scene takes place in a high-tech, sunlit medical laboratory. The Clues (Every clue, What no one knows): An intelligent-looking doctor in a white lab coat is standing in front of a large, glowing digital board. Floating in the air between the doctor and the board are various "puzzle-piece" icons. Each piece contains a medical clue: a "Stethoscope" icon, a "Magnifying glass over a DNA strand," and a "Glowing X-ray of a bone." These represent the "clues" that show "what no one knows." The Growth (The answer grows): The doctor is carefully moving these glowing puzzle pieces together. Where they connect, a brilliant "Golden Key" icon or a "Bright Green Tree of Health" is starting to form and grow from the center of the board. This visualizes "the answer grows." The Environment: The background is filled with clean medical equipment, but the focus is entirely on the glowing "answer" being formed. The doctor’s face shows a "Eureka!" or a "reassured" expression as the diagnosis becomes clear.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'diagnosis' meaning 'a distinguishing' or 'a deciding', derived from 'dia-' (through, across) and 'gnosis' (knowledge, from 'gignoskein' meaning to know). The term entered English via Latin and Medical Latin.
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📝Examples
“After three cups of coffee, Dr. Kim's diagnosis was that I suffer from 'chronic laziness syndrome.'”
“The mechanic's diagnosis revealed that my car needed a new transmission.”
“My mother's diagnosis of my room was 'hurricane disaster zone' and prescribed immediate cleaning.”
“Early diagnosis is crucial for successful cancer treatment.”
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