underdiagnose

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Recent Examples of underdiagnose Contemporary research suggests that previous stereotypes about some types of neurodivergence—like ADHD and autism being more prevalent in men—are not always accurate, as these conditions may be underdiagnosed in groups, like women, with whom they are not commonly associated. Melanie Green and Aarti Shyamsunder, Quartz, 2 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underdiagnose
misdiagnose
Verb
  • The rapper, who has been treated for bipolar disorder in the past, announced earlier this year that he had been misdiagnosed and was instead on the autism spectrum.
    Christie D’Zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
  • After initially being misdiagnosed with lupus and perimenopause, a doctor finally found a rare cancerous tumor in her pancreas.
    Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Underdiagnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underdiagnose. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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