Diagnostic

usgb/ˌdaɪəɡˈnɑːstɪk/
adjective

Used to identify a certain condition or disease.

The patient's diagnostic test results came back positive for diabetes.
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Often appears as...

  • diagnostic test
  • diagnostic procedure

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Medical Context

Used mainly in healthcare to refer to identifying diseases.

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Her diagnostic procedure confirmed the type of infection.
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Precise Identification

Implies a precise detection, not a general check-up.

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The diagnostic tool pinpointed the exact location of the fracture.
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Not Always Illness

Can refer to any condition, not just illnesses, like pregnancy.

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A pregnancy test is a diagnostic test too.
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