
Diagnostic
Medical Context
Used mainly in healthcare to refer to identifying diseases.
Her diagnostic procedure confirmed the type of infection.
Precise Identification
Implies a precise detection, not a general check-up.
The diagnostic tool pinpointed the exact location of the fracture.
Not Always Illness
Can refer to any condition, not just illnesses, like pregnancy.
A pregnancy test is a diagnostic test too.
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