misdiagnosis
noun
mis·di·ag·no·sis
ˌmis-ˌdī-ig-ˈnō-səs 
-əg-
plural misdiagnoses
ˌmis-ˌdī-ig-ˈnō-ˌsēz
-əg-
: an incorrect diagnosis
Misdiagnosis can easily occur unless the veterinarian is alert to the possibility of Lyme disease.—
Suzanne Clothier et al.
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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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is the only federal agency specifically charged by Congress with targeting mistakes like the famous misdiagnosis suffered by Kennedy.
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Michael L. Millenson, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
And there is a slight misdiagnosis there on Sherry and Manny’s part.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Almost three-quarters of patients reported that the misdiagnosis still upset them, often even decades later.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Advocating for yourself, and knowing how to better discuss symptoms with a clinician, can reduce the chances of a misdiagnosis.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Misdiagnosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misdiagnosis. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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misdiagnosis
noun
mis·di·ag·no·sis
(ˌ)mis-ˌdī-ig-ˈnō-səs
plural misdiagnoses
-ˌsēz
: an incorrect diagnosis
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