1 : to recognize (as a disease) by signs and symptoms. 2 : to diagnose a disease or condition in diagnosed the patient. intransitive verb. : to make a diagnosis. Other Words from diagnose.

What is being diagnosed mean?

to determine the identity of (a disease, illness, etc.) by a medical examination: The doctor diagnosed the illness as influenza. to ascertain the cause or nature of (a disorder, malfunction, problem, etc.) from the symptoms: The mechanic diagnosed the trouble that caused the engine knock.

How do I use diagnosed in a sentence?

My dad got diagnosed with cancer. The problem was diagnosed last summer as a stress fracture and he has not played since August. He first felt discomfort back in June and the problem was diagnosed as a stress fracture. She was diagnosed with bowel cancer when 17 weeks pregnant.