di·ag·no·sis 
/ˌdajəgˈnoʊsəs/ noun
plural di·ag·no·ses /ˌdajəgˈnoʊsəs/ noun /ˌdajəgˈnoʊˌsi:z/ 1 [noncount] : the act of identifying a disease, illness, or problem by examining someone or something
▪ The unusual combination of symptoms made accurate diagnosis difficult. ▪ She is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. 2 [count] : a statement or conclusion that describes the reason for a disease, illness, or problem
▪ The diagnosis was a mild concussion. ▪ His doctor made an initial diagnosis of pneumonia. ▪ The committee published its diagnosis of the problems affecting urban schools. — compare prognosis
▪ The unusual combination of symptoms made accurate diagnosis difficult. ▪ She is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.
▪ The diagnosis was a mild concussion. ▪ His doctor made an initial diagnosis of pneumonia. ▪ The committee published its diagnosis of the problems affecting urban schools. — compare prognosis
