prediagnosis

di·ag·no·sis

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Definitions of prediagnosis word

noun plural prediagnosis Medicine/Medical. the process of determining by examination the nature and circumstances of a diseased condition. the decision reached from such an examination. Abbreviation: Dx. 1
noun plural prediagnosis Biology. scientific determination; a description that classifies a group or taxon precisely. 1
noun plural prediagnosis a determining or analysis of the cause or nature of a problem or situation. 1
noun plural prediagnosis an answer or solution to a problematic situation. 1

before 1675

One of the 48% oldest English words

1675-85; < New Latin < Greek diágnōsis a distinguishing. See dia-, -gnosis

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preposition

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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