misdiagnosis

[ mis-dahy-uhg-noh-sis ]

noun

, plural mis·di·ag·no·ses [mis-dahy-, uh, g-, noh, -seez].

1. an incorrect diagnosis.

misdiagnosis

/ ˌmɪsdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs /

noun

1. the act or an instance of misdiagnosing or being misdiagnosed

Word History and Origins

Origin of misdiagnosis¹

First recorded in 1945–50; mis- ¹ + diagnosis

Example Sentences

Finch, whose credits also include “The Vampire Diaries” and “True Blood,” often wrote about her ailments and distressing experiences, which included being diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer, having an abortion while undergoing chemotherapy and a misdiagnosis by a doctor.

From Los Angeles Times

Wayne Darch, who was head of emergency operations at the South Western Ambulance Service in 2018, told the inquiry "more could have been done" to train staff on "misdiagnosis awareness".

From BBC

This misdiagnosis meant the DuoDate treatment was not administered, which could have prevented Ms Sturgess' death, the inquiry heard.

From BBC

Sometimes doctors make mistakes that lead to misdiagnosis.

From Los Angeles Times

“What misdiagnosis has done is it’s delayed the diagnosis of important things,” Ola said, “delayed the grieving of important things.”

From Slate