Diagnostizieren
Example: Der Arzt konnte die seltene Krankheit schnell diagnostizieren.
Definition
"Diagnostizieren" means to identify a disease or condition by examining symptoms or signs, often used in medical contexts. It involves determining the nature of a problem through analysis or tests, as in the phrase: The doctor was able to quickly diagnose the rare illness.
Etymology
The word "diagnostizieren" comes from the Greek word 'diagnostikos,' meaning 'able to distinguish,' combined with the German verb-forming suffix '-ieren.' It reflects the process of distinguishing or identifying a condition. Did you know? The root 'dia-' means 'through,' emphasizing thorough examination.
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"Diagnostizieren" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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