Diagnostiko (en. Diagnostic)

dyaɪɡnəˈstiko

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A process of identifying a disease or condition of a person based on symptoms and examinations.
The doctor conducted a diagnostic to determine the cause of his illness.
Ang doktor ay nagsagawa ng diagnostiko upang malaman ang sanhi ng kanyang sakit.
The tests or examinations used to assess the patient's condition.
Diagnostic tests like X-ray and MRI are needed for accurate evaluation.
Kailangan ng mga diagnostiko tulad ng X-ray at MRI para sa tamang pagsusuri.

Etymology

From the Greek word 'diagnosis' meaning 'examination'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

diagnostic tests
tests conducted to identify the illness
mga diagnostikong pagsusuri

Related Words

diagnosis
The result of the diagnostic process.
diagnosis
diagnostic criteria
Standards used to identify a condition.
diagnostic criteria

Slang Meanings

a chat about illness
Doc said my symptoms seem like just a diagnostic chat.
Sabi ni Doc, ang mga sintomas ko ay parang diagnostic na chikahan lang.
medical check-up
I'll be heading home; I still need to have a check-up at the hospital.
Uwi na muna ako, kailangan ko pang magpa-diagnostiko sa hospital.