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
• Sandiegos
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