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Misdiagnosed: meaning, definitions and examples

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misdiagnosed

 

[ ˌmɪsˈdaɪəɡnoʊst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical context

Misdiagnosed refers to the incorrect identification of a disease or condition by a medical professional. This often leads to inappropriate treatment or a lack of necessary care for the patient. Misdiagnoses can occur due to various factors, including insufficient patient information, lack of experience of the healthcare provider, or the overlapping symptoms of different diseases. It is crucial for healthcare professionals to ensure accurate assessments to prevent such errors.

Synonyms

incorrectly diagnosed, misidentified, mistakenly diagnosed

Examples of usage

  • He was misdiagnosed with the flu when he actually had pneumonia.
  • Many cases of cancer are misdiagnosed at first.
  • The patient felt frustrated after being misdiagnosed multiple times.
  • She was misdiagnosed as having anxiety instead of an underlying thyroid issue.

Translations

Translations of the word "misdiagnosed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diagnosticado incorretamente

🇮🇳 गलत निदान किया गया

🇩🇪 falsch diagnostiziert

🇮🇩 terdiagnosis salah

🇺🇦 неправильно діагностовано

🇵🇱 błędnie zdiagnozowany

🇯🇵 誤診された

🇫🇷 mal diagnostiqué

🇪🇸 diagnosticado erróneamente

🇹🇷 yanlış teşhis konulmuş

🇰🇷 오진된

🇸🇦 تم تشخيصه بشكل خاطئ

🇨🇿 nesprávně diagnostikováno

🇸🇰 nesprávne diagnostikované

🇨🇳 误诊

🇸🇮 napačno diagnosticiran

🇮🇸 ranglega rangt

🇰🇿 қате диагноз қойылған

🇬🇪 ცუდად დადგენილი დიაგნოზი

🇦🇿 səhv diaqnoz qoyulmuş

🇲🇽 diagnosticado incorrectamente

Etymology

The term 'misdiagnosed' is formed from the prefix 'mis-', meaning wrong or badly, and the root word 'diagnosed', which comes from the Greek 'diagnōsis', meaning discernment. The prefix 'mis-' adds a connotation of error or incorrectness to the activity of diagnosing. The usage of the word in the medical context has become increasingly relevant as awareness of patient safety and quality of care has grown. Over the years, the recognition of misdiagnosis as a significant issue in healthcare has led to studies and discussions about its prevalence and impact. The advent of technology and improved diagnostic tools aims to reduce the incidence of misdiagnoses, highlighting the importance of precise communication and thorough examination in medical practices.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,074 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.