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Definition of misdiagnosis

misdiagnosis

/ˌmɪs.daɪ.əɡˈnoʊ.sɪs/
mis · di · ag · no · sis
Plural:misdiagnoses
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Adjective:misdiagnostic
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misdiagnosis Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An incorrect or inaccurate identification of an illness, medical condition, or other problem.

Example

"The patient suffered for months due to an initial misdiagnosis of her autoimmune disorder."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Like its base word 'diagnosis', 'misdiagnosis' forms its irregular plural by changing '-is' to '-es' ('misdiagnoses').

• Rhymes for misdiagnosis

• Nearby Words

misdescribe
misdevelopment
misdiagnose
misdiagnosis
misdial
misdirect
misdirected

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