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Definition of misdiagnose

misdiagnose

/ˌmɪs.daɪ.əɡˈnoʊs/
mis · di · ag · nose
Adjective:misdiagnosed
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Past Simple:misdiagnosed
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Past Participle:misdiagnosed
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Present Participle:misdiagnosing
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misdiagnose Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To diagnose a patient, illness, or medical condition incorrectly.

Example

"Doctors frequently misdiagnose Lyme disease because its early symptoms mimic the flu."

2

To identify or analyze the underlying cause or nature of a problem inaccurately.

Example

"The technician misdiagnosed the engine failure, replacing the battery when the alternator was actually at fault."

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• Rhymes for misdiagnose

• Nearby Words

misdemeanor
misdescribe
misdevelopment
misdiagnose
misdiagnosis
misdial
misdirect

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Misdiagnose. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/misdiagnose
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