Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Diagnosis'

English Word: Diagnosis

Key Russian Translations:

• диагноз [dʲɪɐˈɡnos] - [Formal, Singular]
• диагностика [dʲɪɐɡˈnʲostʲɪkə] - [Formal, Refers to the process of diagnosis]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in medical and formal contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

диагноз: [dʲɪɐˈɡnos]

Note on диагноз: Stress falls on the second syllable; the 'г' is pronounced as a voiced fricative.

диагностика: [dʲɪɐɡˈnʲostʲɪkə]

Note on диагностика: Stress on the third syllable; the final 'а' is reduced in casual speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Medical conclusion or identification of a condition

Translation(s) & Context:

• диагноз - Used to refer to the specific identification of a disease or condition.

Usage Examples:

• Врач поставил диагноз: грипп.

  The doctor made a diagnosis: flu.

• Диагноз был подтверждён анализами.

  The diagnosis was confirmed by tests.

• Её диагноз оказался ошибочным.

  Her diagnosis turned out to be incorrect.

2. The process of diagnosing

Translation(s) & Context:

• диагностика - Refers to the act or process of diagnosing, often in a technical or procedural sense.

Usage Examples:

• Диагностика машины заняла два часа.

  The diagnosis of the car took two hours.

• Современная диагностика позволяет выявить болезнь на ранней стадии.

  Modern diagnostics can detect the disease at an early stage.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

диагноз (noun, masculine):

диагностика (noun, feminine): Follows regular feminine declension patterns for singular nouns ending in -а. Plural form is rarely used in this context.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for диагноз:

• заключение (medical conclusion)
• определение (determination, less common)

Note: "заключение" is often used in formal medical reports, while "диагноз" is more conversational.

Antonyms for диагноз:

• неопределённость (uncertainty)

Related Phrases:

• поставить диагноз - to make a diagnosis
• подтвердить диагноз - to confirm a diagnosis
• диагностика заболеваний - diagnostics of diseases

Usage Notes:

• "диагноз" is the term most commonly used to refer to the result of a medical evaluation, equivalent to "diagnosis" as a conclusion.
• "диагностика" emphasizes the process or method of diagnosing and can apply to non-medical contexts, such as machinery diagnostics.
• Be mindful of the context when choosing between these terms; using "диагностика" to refer to a specific medical conclusion is incorrect.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "диагностика" instead of "диагноз" for a specific medical condition. Example: *Диагностика у меня - рак.* (Incorrect) vs. Диагноз у меня - рак. (Correct). Explanation: "диагностика" refers to the process, not the result.
• Error: Incorrect stress in pronunciation, such as stressing the first syllable of "диагноз." Explanation: The stress is on the second syllable [dʲɪɐˈɡnos].

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking cultures, discussing a "диагноз" can carry significant emotional weight, as medical diagnoses are often shared with family and close friends for support. It’s common to hear expressions like "поставить диагноз" in everyday conversations about health.

Related Concepts:

• лечение (treatment)
• врач (doctor)
• болезнь (disease)