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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

misdiagnose

/mɪsdɪˈæɡnaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does misdiagnose mean?

verb

to diagnose incorrectly, especially a medical condition. To identify or interpret something as something else.

Example

"The doctor misdiagnosed the patient's symptoms, leading to unnecessary treatment."

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