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diagnosis

/dɪˈæɡnəsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does diagnosis mean?

noun

The process of identifying a disease or condition by examining its symptoms and medical history. A conclusion or decision reached by this process.

Example

"The doctor made a diagnosis of appendicitis after conducting a series of tests."

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