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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Worley's endometriosis went undiagnosed for years, even after her professor informed her of the symptoms. Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026 The man's attorney said the incident was caused by a mental breakdown due to undiagnosed bipolar disorder and PTSD. Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026 The Kucks started their nonprofit more than 20 years ago after their son Nathaniel, who had an undiagnosed condition that left him disabled, died at the age of four. Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026 She was also found to have an undiagnosed heart condition. Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 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 20 Feb. 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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