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diagnosis [ˌdaɪəgˈnəʊsɪs] n pl -ses [-siːz] 1. (Medicine) a. the identification of diseases by the examination of symptoms and signs and by other investigations b. an opinion or conclusion so reached 2. a. thorough analysis of facts or problems in order to gain understanding and aid future planning b. an opinion or conclusion reached through such analysis 3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) a detailed description of an organism, esp a plant, for the purpose of classification [New Latin, from Greek: a distinguishing, from diagignōskein to distinguish, from gignōskein to perceive, know]
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diagnosis noun 1. identification, discovery, recognition, pinpointing, detection Diagnosis of this disease can be very difficult. 2. opinion, result, verdict, conclusion, judgment, interpretation, prognosis, pronouncement She needs to have a second test to confirm the diagnosis. Translations diagnosis [ˌdaɪəgˈnəʊsɪs] N (diagnoses (pl)) [ˌdaɪəgˈnəʊsiːz] (= opinion, conclusion) → diagnóstico m (also Med) diagnosis [ˌdaɪəgˈnəʊsɪs] n (diagnoses (pl)) [ˌdaɪəgˈnəʊsiːz] → diagnosi f inv diagnosis [ˌdaɪəgˈnəʊsɪs] n (diagnoses (pl)) [ˌdaɪəgˈnəʊsiːz] → diagnosi f inv How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| For example, if the mediator provided the gastroenterologists with information regarding The Center for Medicare and Medicaid's (CMS) intention to rebase diagnosis-related group and physician reimbursement and substantially decrease payment to specialty centers and specialty physicians, they might be willing to explore options beyond opening their own center. After October 1983, however, a patient's diagnosis-related group (DRG) became the guideline for reimbursement. Government agencies and insurance companies are increasingly utilizing diagnosis-related group databases to evaluate physician and hospital practices. |
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