as in to misdiagnose
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misdiagnose
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Because normal pressure hydrocephalus typically develops gradually and can mimic symptoms of other neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, it is often misdiagnosed.—
Danielle Wilhour,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025 -
The condition is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease.—
Christie D’Zurilla,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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“Overdiagnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdiagnose. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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