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diagnose with
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase 'diagnose with' is not correct for written English.
A more accurate phrase to use would be 'diagnosed with'. For example, "The doctor diagnosed the patient with a rare form of cancer."
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Exact Expressions
53 human-written examples
Sepsis can be difficult to diagnose with certainty.
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To be sure, PCOS is hard to diagnose, with symptoms varying widely.
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This strategy could provide a new platform for disease diagnose with high sensitivity.
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The problem is, concussion is notoriously difficult to diagnose with immediacy – in large part due to the wide variety of symptoms which may or may not be present.
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Our hypothesis is that nondisplaced fractures occur commonly following impact injuries and are difficult to diagnose with plain film imaging.
Intraductal spread of breast cancer, a principle risk factor for local recurrence, is also difficult to diagnose with mammography and ultrasonography.
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Similar Expressions
7 human-written examples
Such consumer marketing where a pill becomes part of a broader health-care solution is just the sort of thing prescription drugmakers need to do more of.The OTC market used to consist of drugs to treat acute conditions that were easy to self-diagnose, with little potential for harm from abuse by the patient.
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I was diagnosed with PTSD.
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Recently diagnosed with colitis.
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He was diagnosed with epilepsy.
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April 1957, diagnosed with lung cancer.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the past participle "diagnosed" when indicating that a medical professional has identified a condition in a patient. For example, "The patient was diagnosed with pneumonia."
Common error
Avoid using the base form "diagnose" with the preposition "with". The correct form is "diagnosed with". Using "diagnose with" is a grammatical error.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "diagnose with" functions incorrectly as a verb phrase intended to describe the action of identifying a medical condition. Ludwig AI points out that this phrase is grammatically incorrect and that the correct form is "diagnosed with."
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the intention behind the phrase "diagnose with" is clear—to describe the identification of a medical condition—it is grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI correctly identifies the proper form as "diagnosed with". This error affects the phrase's credibility and clarity. Remember to use the past participle form, "diagnosed," when referring to a medical diagnosis. Due to the absence of valid examples, assessing typical usage patterns or authoritative sources is not possible.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
diagnosed with
Corrects the grammatical error in the original query, using the past participle.
identify as having
Focuses on the act of recognizing or classifying someone as possessing a particular condition.
determine the presence of
Emphasizes the act of ascertaining whether a specific condition exists.
confirm a diagnosis of
Highlights the validation of a previously suspected condition.
detect the existence of
Focuses on discovering or noticing the presence of a condition.
recognize as suffering from
Highlights the acknowledgment of someone experiencing a particular condition.
ascertain the nature of
Emphasizes the act of finding out the specific characteristics of a condition.
establish a diagnosis of
Focuses on the formal process of creating an official diagnosis.
assess for
Indicates an evaluation process to determine if a condition is present.
evaluate for
Similar to 'assess for', emphasizing a detailed examination to identify a condition.
FAQs
What is the correct form, "diagnose with" or "diagnosed with"?
The correct form is "diagnosed with". "Diagnose with" is grammatically incorrect.
How do I use "diagnosed with" in a sentence?
Use "diagnosed with" to indicate that a doctor or medical professional has identified a specific condition in a patient. For example, "She was diagnosed with diabetes last year".
What can I say instead of "diagnose with"?
Since "diagnose with" is incorrect, use "diagnosed with". You could also use phrases like "identified as having" or "determined to have" depending on the context.
What's the difference between "diagnose with" and "diagnosed with"?
"Diagnose with" is grammatically incorrect. "Diagnosed with" is the correct past participle form to indicate that a diagnosis has been made.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
60%
Authority and reliability
1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested