diagnosis: Meaning and Definition of

di•ag•no•sis

1. the process of determining by examination the nature and circumstances of a diseased condition.
2. the decision reached from such an examination. Abbr.: Dx
2. scientific determination; a description that classifies a group or taxon precisely.
3. a determining or analysis of the cause or nature of a problem or situation.
4. an answer or solution to a problematic situation.