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The character 诊, simplified from 診, is a phono-semantic compound. Its left semantic radical 讠 (from 言) signifies speech, while the right component 㐱 provides the phonetic element. The speech radical underscores that diagnosis inherently involves questioning the patient about their symptoms and medical history. Its meaning is specifically medical, referring to the process of examining a patient to identify an illness. This term is used in both traditional and modern clinical settings for consultation, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
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医生诊了他的病。
我去诊所看病。
医生正在诊断病情。
他的病需要诊治。
医院设有急诊室。
预约门诊很方便。
这位专家擅长诊疗疑难杂症。
经过详细诊察，医生终于确定了病因。