diagnose

verb di·ag·nose \ ˈdī-ig-ˌnōs , -ˌnōz , ˌdī-ig-ˈ , -əg- \

|Updated on: 13 Jun 2018

Examples: diagnose in a Sentence

Definition of diagnose

diagnosed; diagnosing

transitive verb

1 a : to recognize (something, such as a disease) by signs and symptoms

The disease is most commonly diagnosed in middle-aged men.

b : to diagnose a disease or condition in

diagnosed the patient

2 : to analyze the cause or nature of

The mechanic diagnosed the problem with the engine.

intransitive verb

: to identify a disease from its signs and symptoms : to make a diagnosis

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diagnosable

or diagnoseable play \ˌdī-ig-ˈnō-sə-bəl, -əg-, -zə-\ adjective

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Examples of diagnose in a Sentence

The test is used to help in diagnosing heart disease.
Thousands of new cases have been diagnosed in the past year.
The doctor was unable to diagnose the skin condition.
a new doctor with little experience diagnosing patients
The mechanic was unable to diagnose the problem.

Recent Examples of diagnose from the Web

An interventional pain specialist, Prunskis said the institute has been vocal in the need to diagnose the source of pain in order to treat it and to limit the use of opioids, which can mask a pain’s source.

— mike danahey, Elgin Courier-News, "Elgin-based doctor specializing in pain treatment part of federal task force on opioid abuse," 8 June 2018
Other imaging tests, such as ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), are not usually used to diagnose diverticulitis in the acute setting.

— andrea k. mcdaniels, baltimoresun.com, "Diverticulitis can cause digestive problems for some," 7 June 2018
Primarily used to diagnose sleep apnea, home tests cost $150 to $500.

— sarah gantz, Philly.com, "The high cost of getting a good night's sleep," 6 June 2018
Wright says Bitty & Beau's employs people with various conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, and traumatic brain injuries, and some that have yet to be diagnosed.

— caitlin o'kane, CBS News, "Man with Down syndrome gets huge surprise from boss," 5 June 2018
In 2018, over 178,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with melanoma.

— NBC News, "Melanoma risk greater for middle-aged men than women. Here's why," 3 June 2018
The medical staff arranged a scan, which helped them to diagnose an injury, and Keïta is now set to undergo treatment in Germany ahead of his switch to Liverpool on 1 July.

— SI.com, "Incoming Liverpool Midfielder Naby Keïta Suffers Injury Setback on International Duty," 3 June 2018
Colon cancer, combined with rectal cancer, is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. This year, more than 140,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with it, and about 50,000 will die from it.

— Fox News, "Cancer group says colon screening should start at 45, not 50," 1 June 2018
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

— danielle page, USA TODAY, "What everyone should know about Omega-3s," 1 June 2018

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