undiagnosed

adjective

un·​di·​ag·​nosed ˌən-ˌdī-ig-ˈnōst How to pronounce undiagnosed (audio)
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: not diagnosed : not identified through diagnosis
an undiagnosed illness
… the symptoms of the syndrome may be subtle and thus may remain undiagnosed.Dwight R. Robinson
a condition that often goes undiagnosed

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James thinks undiscovered and undiagnosed dyslexia is a major reason why. Samuel O’Neal June 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026 And many people use melatonin for undiagnosed sleep conditions that may not warrant its use. Sally Ibrahim, The Conversation, 23 June 2026 Friends said he had been rushed to the hospital on June 12, where doctors discovered a serious undiagnosed heart condition. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 21 June 2026 Both cases were found to have undiagnosed cancers. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for undiagnosed

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undiagnosed was in 1864

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“Undiagnosed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undiagnosed. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

Medical Definition

undiagnosed

adjective
un·​di·​ag·​nosed -ˈnōst How to pronounce undiagnosed (audio)
: not diagnosed : eluding diagnosis
undiagnosed disease
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