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diagnosis

/ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/
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Definition

A diagnosis is a doctor’s decision about the cause of an illness.

Example Sentence

The vet’s diagnosis was that our dog had a broken leg.

Source: 4000 Essential English Words - Book 5

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