Diagnosticate

/ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnɑs.tɪ.keɪt/ verb

Definition

To diagnose or perform a diagnosis; an older or rare form of the verb diagnose.

Etymology

From 'diagnostic' or 'diagnosis' with the Latin verb-forming suffix '-ate,' creating an older medical terminology.

Kelly Says

This word is almost extinct in modern medicine, replaced by the simpler 'diagnose,' but occasionally shows up in antique medical journals where it adds a touch of scholarly formality!

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