misdiagnosis
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/ˌmɪsdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/
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/ˌmɪsdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/
A wrong identification of a disease or condition.
The misdiagnosis caused the patient to receive the wrong treatment.
误诊导致患者接受了错误的治疗方法。