Adiagnostic

/ˌeɪdaɪæɡˈnɒstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Unable to be diagnosed; not showing clear symptoms or signs that would allow identification of a disease.

Etymology

From Greek a- (not) + diagnosis (from dia- 'through' + gnosis 'knowledge'). Literally means 'not able to be known through examination.'

Kelly Says

Some conditions are adiagnostic early on—like certain cancers that don't show symptoms until they're advanced, which is why screening is so important!

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