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/kænsər dɪ'æɡnəsɪs/ · can·cer di·a·gno·sis
noun
  1. The process of identifying and classifying cancerous tumors through medical examination, imaging, and laboratory tests. The doctor delivered a cancer diagnosis after reviewing the patient's biopsy results.
  2. The result of a medical examination or test that confirms the presence of cancer. The cancer diagnosis was devastating news for the family.
Did you know? A cancer diagnosis can be made through various methods, including biopsy, imaging tests, and blood tests, and is often confirmed by a team of medical specialists.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 14, 2026