DIAGNOSES

DIAGNOSIS

diagnosis, diagnosing

(noun) identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

diagnoses

plural of diagnosis

Etymology 2

Verb

diagnoses

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of diagnose

Anagrams

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Source: Wiktionary


DIAGNOSE

Di`ag*nose", v. t. & i.

Definition: To ascertain by diagnosis; to diagnosticate. See Diagnosticate.

DIAGNOSIS

Di`ag*no"sis, n.; pl. Diagnoses. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. Know.]

1. (Med.)

Definition: The art or act of recognizing the presence of disease from its signs or symptoms, and deciding as to its character; also, the decision arrived at.

2. Scientific determination of any kind; the concise description of characterization of a species.

3. Critical perception or scrutiny; judgment based on such scrutiny; esp., perception pf, or judgment concerning, motives and character. The quick eye for effects, the clear diagnosis of men's minds, and the love of epigram. Compton Reade. My diagnosis of his character proved correct. J. Payn. Differential diagnosis (Med.), the determination of the distinguishing characteristics as between two similar diseases or conditions.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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