Adjective

diagnostic (comparative more diagnostic, superlative most diagnostic)

Positive diagnostic

Comparative more diagnostic

Superlative most diagnostic

  1. of, or relating to diagnosis
  2. characteristic of a particular disease

Hyponyms

Noun

Singular diagnostic

Plural diagnostics

diagnostic (plural diagnostics)

  1. a technique etc. used in medical diagnosis
  2. (computing) Any tool or technique used to find the root of a problem

From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Mon Dec 21 19:37:05 2009

Diagnosis (Greek: διάγνωση, from δια dia- "apart-split", and γνώση gnosi "to learn, knowledge") is the identification of the nature of anything, either by process of elimination or other analytical methods. Diagnosis is used in many different disciplines, with slightly different implementations on the application of logic and experience to determine the cause and effect relationships. Below are given as examples and tools used by the respective professions in medicine, science, engineering, business. Diagnosis also is used in many other trades and professions to determine the causes of symptoms, mitigations for problems, or solutions to issues.

Uses

In medicine

In computing

Tools

From Wikipedia under the GNU Free Documentation License
Fri Feb 5 09:02:21 2010

How long does a diagnostic test take at an auto shop?
Q. I dropped it off at 10am and I'm just wondering how long it generally takes before the diagnosis is complete (assuming they start on it right away- which is unlikely). I'm trying to figure out why it's jerking/ shaking and my RPM meter fluctuates when I'm at a stop and is worse when the heat is on. It actually shut off this morning! (hit adeer, but cosmetic damage is fixed) Also, what are the pros/ cons of a diagnostic test? I'm being charged $93 for the test, does that sound ok?
Asked by his love - Tue Dec 12 11:39:17 2006 - - 7 Answers - 1 Comments

A. If there is no lights on the dash then the car is not doing what they call "throwing a code" Where they simply plug in a cumputer to the car, get the code and look in a book to see what the problem is. If they were busy expect to wait at least an hour before they look at your car. Especially if you drop it off, then they are not in a rush. $93 is ridiculous, just email me next time with symptoms. You need to find yourself a trustworthy repair guy and get him to do it for free. Secondly the hesitation and fluctuation could be a few small things. New spark plugs, tightening of the throttle cable, new air filter, some fuel system cleaner and a Throttle Body cleaning which if all done by yourself would cost maybe, maybe $50 in parts if… [cont.]
Answered by DakotaPR7 - Tue Dec 12 11:45:38 2006

what is the differnce between an ultrasound technician and a diagnostic medical sonographer?
Q. ive been wanting to do something in the medical field for a while now, and i really want to do something with the ultrasound machines. i read online that a diagnostic medical sonographer only does the ultrasounds and a physician does the actual talking with the patient and tells them what's going on with their bodies. i want to be the one who does the ultrasound AND tells the patient the good and/or bad news. is that what a ultrasound technician does or would i have to get a degree in ultrasound technology and one to become a physician. or am i totally wrong?
Asked by a.jordan - Mon Aug 18 18:04:18 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You cannot diagnose a patient, unless you are a doctor. A radiologist is a medical doctor who will interpert the ultrasound (and x-rays and MRI and CT scans etc) images, that are taken by a sonographer (aka ultrasonographer aka ultrasound technologist). The radiologist then issues an imaging report to the patient's referring physician. So you are correct, in a way. But, any physician can buy themselves an ultrasound machine and scan their patients theirselves...although I think it is a bad idea, actually. Sonographers and radiologist spend years learning ultrasounds, and it takes that amount of time to become sufficient.
Answered by Lissacal - Tue Aug 19 15:59:06 2008

where can i get a free diagnostic scan for my vehicle?
Q. where can i take my pontiac to get a free diagnostic scan? im having some problems with the service engine light. my appt is tomorrow at the dealer, but i want to know what the prob is before i go in.
Asked by MiaDiva28 - Fri Sep 8 14:39:16 2006 - - 9 Answers - 10 Comments

A. some of those listed do not specialize in diagnostic and the free inspection is only a trouble code check. Diagnostic procedures are additional, read the fine print.
Answered by Donald E - Fri Sep 8 16:07:28 2006

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