De diagnose
Example: De diagnose van de arts bevestigde mijn vermoedens over de ziekte.
Definition
"De diagnose" refers to the process or result of identifying a medical condition or disease based on the examination of symptoms and signs. It is the conclusion reached by a doctor or medical professional about a patient's health status, such as in the phrase, 'De diagnose van de arts bevestigde mijn vermoedens over de ziekte.'
Etymology
The word "de diagnose" comes from the Greek word 'diagnōsis,' meaning 'a distinguishing, discerning.' It entered Dutch through Latin and French, maintaining its medical sense of identifying a disease. Did you know that the root 'gignōskein' means 'to know' in Greek, highlighting the act of knowing or identifying something specific?
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"De diagnose" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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