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Diagnose has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Verb

Definitions
Verb
1

determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis

"The doctor used advanced imaging to diagnose the patient's rare condition before starting treatment."

2

subject to a medical analysis

"The doctor spent an hour examining my symptoms before diagnosing me with the flu."

3

To determine which disease is causing a sick person's signs and symptoms; to find the diagnosis.

"The doctor examined the patient's fever and rash before diagnosing her with measles."

In plain English: To diagnose something means to figure out exactly what is wrong with it, usually by checking its symptoms and deciding on the right treatment or fix.

"The doctor needs to examine me closely before she can diagnose my illness."

Usage: Use diagnose when you are actively determining the cause of an illness based on observed symptoms, rather than simply stating that someone has been diagnosed with a condition. This verb typically requires a direct object referring either to the patient or the specific disease being identified.

Example Sentences
"The doctor needs to examine me closely before she can diagnose my illness." verb
"The doctor will diagnose the patient after reviewing all the test results." verb
"It is difficult to diagnose a rare disease without specialized equipment." verb
"Veterinarians must carefully examine animals to diagnose any potential illnesses early." verb
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
analyze
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
explore

Origin

The word diagnose is a back-formation created by removing the suffix "-sis" from the noun diagnosis. It entered English as an action verb derived directly from that existing medical term.

Rhyming Words
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