SINCE 1828
misdiagnosis
noun
mis·di·ag·no·sis
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plural misdiagnoses\ ˌmis-ˌdī-ig-ˈnō-ˌsēz ,
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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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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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