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diagnostic

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adjective di·ag·nos·tic \-ˈnäs-tik\
variants: or less commonly

diagnostical

play \-ti-kəl\

Definition of diagnostic

  1. 1a :  of, relating to, or used in diagnosis a diagnostic toolb :  using the methods of or yielding a diagnosis diagnostic tests

  2. 2 :  serving to distinguish or identify a diagnostic feature

diagnostically

play \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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Examples of diagnostic in a Sentence

  1. Ultrasound is now widely used as a diagnostic tool.

  2. One important diagnostic feature of this condition is a mild rash.

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diagnostic Synonyms

Synonyms
classic, characteristic (also diagnostical), discriminating, distinct, distinctive, distinguishing, identifying, individual, peculiar, proper, symptomatic, typical
Antonyms
atypical, nontypical, uncharacteristic, untypical
Related Words
idiosyncratic; identifiable, pronounced, unmistakable; general, generic; common, normal, regular, usual; especial, particular, special, specific; archetypal (also archetypical), model, paradigmatic

Other Medicine Terms

analgesia, angina, diabetes, hepatitis, homeopathy, logorrhea, palliate, pandemic

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diagnostic

noun di·ag·nos·tic

Definition of diagnostic

  1. 1 :  the art or practice of diagnosis —often used in plural

  2. 2 :  a distinguishing mark

diagnostician

play \-(ˌ)näs-ˈti-shən\ noun

Examples of diagnostic in a Sentence

  1. the thesis that moral decline is the infallible diagnostic of a decadent society

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diagnostic Synonyms

Synonyms
affection, attribute, attribution, character, criterion, characteristic, differentia, feature, fingerprint, hallmark, mark, marker, note, particularity, peculiarity, point, property, quality, specific, stamp, touch, trait
Related Words
badge, indication, sign; emblem, symbol, token; charm, grace; excellence, merit, virtue; eccentricity, idiosyncrasy, oddity, quirk; individuality, singularity, uniqueness

Other Medicine Terms

analgesia, angina, diabetes, hepatitis, homeopathy, logorrhea, palliate, pandemic

DIAGNOSTIC Defined for English Language Learners

diagnostic

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adjective

Definition of diagnostic for English Language Learners

  • : of, relating to, or used in diagnosis : used to help identify a disease, illness, or problem

Medical Dictionary

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diagnostic

play
adjective di·ag·nos·tic \-ˈnäs-tik\
variants: also

diagnostical

\-ti-kəl\play

Medical Definition of diagnostic

  1. 1:  of, relating to, or used in diagnosis

  2. 2:  using the methods of or yielding a diagnosis a diagnostic service diagnostic properties

diagnostically

\-ti-k(ə-)lē\play adverb
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diagnostic

noun di·ag·nos·tic

Medical Definition of diagnostic

  1. :  the art or practice of diagnosis—often used in plural

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  1. Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for diagnostic Spanish Central: Translation of diagnostic Nglish: Translation of diagnostic for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of diagnostic for Arabic speakers

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