The diagnosis
Example: The diagnosis identifies underlying causes of the issue
Definition
"The diagnosis" is the process or result of identifying the nature and cause of a medical condition or problem based on its signs, symptoms, and examination. It involves analyzing information to determine the underlying cause of an issue or disease.
Etymology
The word "diagnosis" comes from the Greek word 'diagnōsis,' meaning 'a distinguishing, discerning.' It combines 'dia-' meaning 'through' and 'gnōsis' meaning 'knowledge.' Did you know that the term originally referred to the ability to distinguish one disease from another?
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"The diagnosis" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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