01 n. The art or act of recognizing the presence of disease from its signs or symptoms, and deciding as to its character; also, the decision arri…
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Diagnoses ((#))
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The art or act of recognizing the presence of disease from its signs or symptoms, and deciding as to its character; also, the decision arrived at.(Med.)
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Hence, the act or process of identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon, especially the abnormal behavior of an animal or artifactual device; as, diagnosis of a vibration in an automobile; diagnosis of the failure of a sales campaign; diagnosis of a computer malfunction.
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Scientific determination of any kind; the concise description of characterization of a species.
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Critical perception or scrutiny; judgment based on such scrutiny; esp., perception of, or judgment concerning, motives and character.“The quick eye for effects, the clear diagnosis of men's minds, and the love of epigram.” — Compton Reade.“My diagnosis of his character proved correct.” — J. Payn.
Phrases & compounds
Differential diagnosis —
the determination of the distinguishing characteristics as between two similar diseases or conditions.