Definition of diagnose
diagnosed
;diagnosing
transitive verb
1a : 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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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
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The 67-year-old Erwin Sellering said Tuesday he has been diagnosed with lymph cancer that needs immediate treatment.
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The program uses a three-phase process: 1. Diagnose the issue and map it to customized solutions 2.
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Messer also treated Willow Lovage after she was diagnosed with rectal cancer.
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Such was the power of Monday’s news: One day after taking an awkward fall in a 10-1 loss to the Cleveland Indians, Duffy was diagnosed with a Grade 1-plus oblique strain and placed on the 10-day disabled list.
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The American Cancer Society estimates about 87,110 new melanoma cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2017.
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In contrast, superinvestor Warren Buffett, head of Berkshire Hathaway, announced in 2012 that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer (which has been successfully treated) and was applauded for his candor.
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By three-years old all of that language and communication was lost and he was diagnosed with autism.
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In one case, armed guards regularly delivered far more Soliris than was needed to a woman who was diagnosed—
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Origin and Etymology of diagnose
back-formation from diagnosis
First Known Use: circa 1859
DIAGNOSE Defined for English Language Learners
diagnose
playDefinition of diagnose for English Language Learners
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: to recognize (a disease, illness, etc.) by examining someone
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: to recognize a disease, illness, etc., in (someone)
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: to find the cause of (a problem)
DIAGNOSE Defined for Kids
diagnose
playDefinition of diagnose for Students
diagnosed
;diagnosing
: to recognize (as a disease) by signs and symptoms The test is used for diagnosing strep throat.
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of diagnose
diagnosed
;diagnosing
1
transitive verb
: to recognize (as a disease) by signs and symptoms2: to diagnose a disease or condition in diagnosed the patient
intransitive verb
: to make a diagnosis
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