diagnoses
/daɪəɡˈnəʊsiz/ · noun
Meaning
- The identification of the nature and cause of an illness.
- The identification of the nature and cause of something (of any nature).
- A written description of a species or other taxon serving to distinguish that species from all others. Especially, a description written in Latin and published.
- To determine which disease is causing a sick person's signs and symptoms; to find the diagnosis.
- (by extension) To determine the cause of a problem.
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