misdiagnosis

American  

[mis-dahy-uhg-noh-sis] / ˌmɪs daɪ əgˈnoʊ sɪs /

noun

plural

misdiagnoses

1. an incorrect diagnosis.

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misdiagnosis British  

/ ˌmɪsdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of misdiagnosis

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

Example Sentences

His parents believe errors in his care - including an initial misdiagnosis - may have contributed to his death.

From BBC

The real cause of the cluster, they concluded, was serial misdiagnosis by Marrero, compounded by credulous media reporting, the limitations of New Brunswick's public health system, institutional distrust sown by the pandemic and the actions of a small group of people "co-opting the crisis to suit their agenda".

From BBC

"What we have here is a case of misdiagnosis, evolving to misinformation, and sadly resulting in suffering for patients and families," Lang said.

From BBC

"I would even go further," Jansen said, regarding the alleged misdiagnosis of the patients.

From BBC

Recent cases of alleged misdiagnosis illustrate this point.

From MarketWatch