index of suspicion

noun

The level of suspicion that a disease or condition is the underlying diagnosis based on the available findings in a patient.

“a high index of suspicion”

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Meanings

nounindex of suspicion (plural indexes of suspicion)

plural indexes of suspicion

  1. medicineThe level of suspicion that a disease or condition is the underlying diagnosis based on the available findings in a patient.

    a high index of suspicion

    Synonyms: IoS, IOS

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe level of suspicion that a disease or condition is the underlying diagnosis based on the available findings in a patient.

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APA

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MLA

“index of suspicion.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/index%20of%20suspicion. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “index of suspicion,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/index%20of%20suspicion.

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