diagnose

[ dahy-uh g-nohs, -nohz, dahy-uh g-nohs, -nohz ]
/ ˈdaɪ əgˌnoʊs, -ˌnoʊz, ˌdaɪ əgˈnoʊs, -ˈnoʊz /

verb (used with object), di·ag·nosed, di·ag·nos·ing.

to determine the identity of (a disease, illness, etc.) by a medical examination: The doctor diagnosed the illness as influenza.
to ascertain the cause or nature of (a disorder, malfunction, problem, etc.) from the symptoms: The mechanic diagnosed the trouble that caused the engine knock.
to classify or determine on the basis of scientific examination.

verb (used without object), di·ag·nosed, di·ag·nos·ing.

to make a diagnosis.

Origin of diagnose

First recorded in 1860–65; back formation from diagnosis

OTHER WORDS FROM diagnose

Words nearby diagnose

diag., diagenesis, diageotropic, diageotropism, diaghilev, diagnose, diagnosis, diagnosis by exclusion, diagnostic, diagnostic diphtheria toxin, diagnostic specificity

British Dictionary definitions for diagnosable

diagnose
/ (ˈdaɪəɡˌnəʊz) /

verb

to determine or distinguish by diagnosis
(tr) to examine (a person or thing), as for a disease

Derived forms of diagnose

diagnosable, adjective

Medical definitions for diagnosable

diagnose
[ dī′əg-nōs′, -nōz′ ]

v.

To distinguish or identify a disease by diagnosis.
To identify a person as having a particular disease or condition by diagnosis.