Diagnosed: meaning, definitions and examples
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diagnosed
[ ˈdaɪəɡ.noʊzd ]
medical diagnosis
Diagnosed is the past tense of diagnose, which refers to the process of identifying a disease or condition based on the signs and symptoms presented by a patient. It often involves medical tests, history-taking, and physical examinations. The diagnosis determines the treatment plan and addresses the underlying issues affecting health. Being diagnosed can evoke various emotional responses in patients, and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective medical care.
Synonyms
determined, identified, recognized
Examples of usage
- The doctor diagnosed her with diabetes.
- He was diagnosed after a series of tests.
- They diagnosed the issue as a virus.
- She was diagnosed with asthma in childhood.
Translations
Translations of the word "diagnosed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 diagnosticado
🇮🇳 निदान किया गया
🇩🇪 diagnostiziert
🇮🇩 didiagnosis
🇺🇦 діагностовано
🇵🇱 zdiagnozowano
🇯🇵 診断された
🇫🇷 diagnostiqué
🇪🇸 diagnosticado
🇹🇷 teşhis edildi
🇰🇷 진단되었다
🇸🇦 تم تشخيصه
🇨🇿 diagnostikováno
🇸🇰 diagnostikované
🇨🇳 被诊断
🇸🇮 diagnosticirano
🇮🇸 greind
🇰🇿 диагностикалан
🇬🇪 დიაგნოზირებული
🇦🇿 diaqnoz qoyulmuşdur
🇲🇽 diagnosticado
Etymology
The word 'diagnosed' originates from the Greek word 'diagnosis', which means 'discrimination, discernment'. This term is composed of 'dia-' meaning 'through' or 'across', and 'gnosis', which translates to 'knowledge'. The term entered the English language in the late 19th century, primarily used in the context of medicine to refer to the process of determining the nature of a disease or condition. The expansion of medical vocabulary and practices in the 20th century solidified the term's importance in healthcare and its application beyond just medical contexts, including psychology and various diagnostic fields.
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