diagnosis

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a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is, made after examining it:

"What was the diagnosis?" "Arthritis in both joints."

make a diagnosis The doctor has made an initial diagnosis.

diagnosis of Diagnosis of the disease is difficult in the early stages.

the making of a judgment about the exact character of a disease or other problem, esp. after an examination, or such a judgment:

[ U ] Respiratory therapy involves the diagnosis and treatment of breathing disorders.