Diagnosable

/ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊ.zə.bəl/ adjective

Definition

Able to be identified or determined through diagnosis; capable of being diagnosed.

Etymology

From 'diagnose' (Greek 'dia-' through + 'gnosis' knowledge) plus '-able' (capable of), meaning 'able to be known through.'

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Not all diseases are diagnosable with today's technology—some conditions remain mysterious until medical science develops new tools, making this word more important than it first seems!

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