diagnose — to identify the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to identify the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdaɪəɡnoʊz/
Example Sentences
- My computer kept crashing, so I called my tech-savvy friend to diagnose the problem - turns out I had 47 dating apps running simultaneously.
- The mechanic diagnosed the car's engine trouble within minutes.
- She was diagnosed with a rare condition called 'chronic Netflix addiction' by her worried roommate.
diagnose
VERB[/ˈdaɪəɡnoʊz/]
to identify the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms
The doctor carefully examines the X-ray to diagnose the patient's mysterious chest pain.
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Origin
The word derives from Ancient Greek, where physicians used it to denote the technique of 'completely determining' or 'thoroughly understanding' a patient's condition through examination of symptoms. The term combines the Greek elements dia- (through, completely) and gnosis (knowledge, understanding).
Breakdown
dia- (through, completely) + gnosis (knowledge, understanding). The root gnosis comes from gignoskein (to know), while dia- functions as an intensive prefix indicating thorough or complete action.
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📝Examples
“My computer kept crashing, so I called my tech-savvy friend to diagnose the problem - turns out I had 47 dating apps running simultaneously.”
“The mechanic diagnosed the car's engine trouble within minutes.”
“She was diagnosed with a rare condition called 'chronic Netflix addiction' by her worried roommate.”
“Doctors use various tests to diagnose diabetes accurately.”
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