El diagnóstico
Example: El diagnóstico temprano mejoró el tratamiento del paciente.
Definition
"El diagnóstico" refers to the identification of a disease or condition based on its signs and symptoms. It is the process of determining the nature and cause of a patient's illness, allowing for appropriate treatment and care, as in early diagnosis improving patient outcomes.
Etymology
The word "el diagnóstico" comes from the Greek 'diagnōstikos,' meaning 'able to distinguish.' It entered Spanish through Latin, combining 'dia-' meaning 'through' and 'gnōsis' meaning 'knowledge.' Did you know? The term originally referred to the ability to recognize an illness by careful observation.
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"El diagnóstico" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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