B2verbhealthscience
US/ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊs/
UK/ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnəʊz/
to find out what illness or problem a person or thing has by examining it
In context
Doctors diagnosed her with asthma when she was six years old.
It took months to diagnose the cause of his headaches.
The mechanic quickly diagnosed the fault in the engine.
Words that go with diagnose
verb + noun
- diagnose cancerThe scan helped diagnose cancer early.
- diagnose a conditionDoctors can diagnose the condition with a simple test.
- diagnose a problemIt is hard to diagnose the problem over the phone.
verb + preposition
- diagnosed withHe was diagnosed with diabetes last year.
adverb + verb
- correctly diagnoseNurses must correctly diagnose the symptoms.
verb + adverb
- diagnose earlyMany diseases are easier to treat if you diagnose them early.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She diagnosed with diabetes.Correct: She was diagnosed with diabetes.
Incorrect:
She was diagnosed as cancer.Correct: She was diagnosed with cancer.