plural misdiagnoses
mɪsˌdajɪgˈnoʊˌsiːz 
: an incorrect conclusion about the cause of a disease or problem : an incorrect diagnosis
The doctor made a misdiagnosis.
Following several misdiagnoses, we finally discovered what the problem really was.
Without proper testing, the potential for misdiagnosis is high.
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“Misdiagnosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/misdiagnosis. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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