诊断 (zhěnduàn)
Definition
The process of identifying a disease or condition through examination and analysis of symptoms, medical history, and diagnostic tests.
Analogy
Think of 诊断 as a detective trying to solve a mystery. Just like a detective gathers clues and evidence to identify the culprit, doctors use various tools and tests to gather information and make a diagnosis.
Related terms
治疗 (zhìliáo): The process of treating or curing a disease or condition.
症状 (zhèngzhuàng): Symptoms that indicate the presence of a disease or condition.
医生 (yīshēng): A medical professional who diagnoses and treats illnesses.
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