misdiagnosis

noun

mis·di·ag·no·sis | \ ˌmis-ˌdī-ig-ˈnō-səs

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plural misdiagnoses\ ˌmis-ˌdī-ig-ˈnō-ˌsēz

How to pronounce misdiagnoses (audio)

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Definition of misdiagnosis

: an incorrect diagnosis Misdiagnosis can easily occur unless the veterinarian is alert to the possibility of Lyme disease.— Suzanne Clothier et al. The court also stated that experts can be sued for negligence resulting from their misdiagnoses.— Mark Hansen

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The first known use of misdiagnosis was in 1884

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misdiagnosis

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English Language Learners Definition of misdiagnosis

: an incorrect conclusion about the cause of a disease or problem : an incorrect diagnosis

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misdiagnosis

noun

mis·di·ag·no·sis | \ (ˌ)mis-ˌdī-ig-ˈnō-səs

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plural misdiagnoses\ -ˌsēz

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Medical Definition of misdiagnosis

: an incorrect diagnosis

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