a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is, made after examining it

"What was the diagnosis?" "Arthritis in both joints." “医生的诊断是什么？”“双肢关节炎。”

The doctor has made an initial diagnosis. 医生已经作出了初步诊断。

Diagnosis of the disease is difficult in the early stages. 这种病的早期诊断很难。