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单词 misdiagnose
释义

misdiagnose

verb

mis·​di·​ag·​nose ˌmis-ˈdī-ig-ˌnōs How to pronounce misdiagnose (audio)
-ˌnōz,
ˌdī-ig-ˈnōs,
-ˈnōz,
-əg-
misdiagnosed; misdiagnosing

transitive verb

: to diagnose (someone or something) incorrectly
… babesiosis is often missed or misdiagnosed as malaria or flu. Linda Marsa
The researchers added that children with this disease are often misdiagnosed and thus inappropriately treated … Jane E. Brody

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

misdiagnose

transitive verb

mis·​di·​ag·​nose (ˈ)mis-ˈdī-ig-ˌnōs, -ˌnōz How to pronounce misdiagnose (audio)
misdiagnosed; misdiagnosing
: to diagnose incorrectly

misdiagnose

verb

as in to overdiagnose

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • overdiagnose
  • underdiagnose
  • camouflage
  • conceal
  • disguise
  • hide

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • diagnose
  • identify
  • distinguish
  • pinpoint
  • find
  • single (out)
  • determine
  • finger
  • recognize
  • locate
  • ID
  • pick out
  • spot
  • place
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