misdiagnose

🇺🇸 /ˌmɪsdaɪəɡˈnəʊz/ 🇬🇧 /ˌmɪsdaɪəɡˈnəʊz/
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verb
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to incorrectly identify the nature of an illness or problem

The doctor misdiagnosed my condition, thinking it was just a cold.

translation

v. to incorrectly identify the nature of an illness or problem

Word Forms

3rd Present misdiagnoses
Past misdiagnosed
Perfect misdiagnosed
Progressive misdiagnosing