Nomen

die Diagnose

diagnosis

Der Arzt stellt eine Diagnose.

The doctor makes a diagnosis.

Die Diagnose war leider nicht gut.

Unfortunately, the diagnosis was not good.

to make a diagnosis Der Arzt stellt eine genaue Diagnose.

Befund (finding), Untersuchung (examination)

An international word from Greek 'diágnōsis' (distinguishing), from 'dia-' (through) and 'gnosis' (knowledge).

It's a cognate of the English word 'diagnosis', making it very easy to remember. Think of 'knowing through' an examination.

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