diagnosis

Meanings

• noun

  The identification of the nature and cause of a disease or injury.

  - "The doctor gave a diagnosis of cancer."
  - "After the diagnosis, the patient underwent surgery."

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Pronunciation

1. /daɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/
   
   
   
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Variants

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diagnoses , diagnosis , diagnosis related group , diagnosis related groups , differential diagnoses , differential diagnosis , DRG , DRGs

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'diagnosis,' meaning 'through knowledge.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'diagnosis' was first used in English in the 14th century.

2. In ancient Greece, diagnosis was often done through the study of urine.

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Related Concepts

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1. prognosis: A prediction of the probable outcome or course of a disease.

2. diagnostic: Relating to or used in the identification of a disease or injury.

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Culture

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In literature, diagnosis is often used metaphorically to describe the identification of a problem or situation. In art, there are several paintings and sculptures depicting the act of diagnosis.

How to Memorize "diagnosis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a doctor in a white coat holding a clipboard and making a checkmark next to a diagnosis.
   - Visualize the word 'diagnosis' written on a prescription pad.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'diagnosis' with the doctor's office.
   - Think of the word 'prognosis' and remember that diagnosis comes before it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym D-I-A-G-N-O-S-I-S: Diagnostic Information And Guidance Offered Now To Identify Symptoms.

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