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misdiagnosis

[ mis-dahy-uhg-noh-sis ]

noun

plural misdiagnoses
  1. an incorrect diagnosis.


misdiagnosis

/ ˌɪ岹ɪəɡˈəʊɪ /

noun

  1. the act or an instance of misdiagnosing or being misdiagnosed
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of misdiagnosis1

First recorded in 1945–50; mis- 1 + diagnosis
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Example Sentences

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When I was flattened by postpartum depression and had a terrifying health misdiagnosis, Mark was there; the aligned presence was now more like a pillar holding me upright.

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When I was flattened by postpartum depression and had a terrifying health misdiagnosis, Mark was there with me; his aligned presence was like a pillar holding me upright.

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"The diagnosis is a constellation of clinical features. Misdiagnosis or no diagnosis or late diagnosis can happen easily," says Mr Willison.

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A broader perspective could be the difference between years of misdiagnosis and a targeted intervention that makes recovery possible.

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Finch, whose credits also include “The Vampire Diaries” and “True Blood,” often wrote about her ailments and distressing experiences, which included being diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer, having an abortion while undergoing chemotherapy and a misdiagnosis by a doctor.

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