1. an incorrect identification of the nature of an illness or other problem
Usage: medical

Examples

• The patient suffered from a misdiagnosis that delayed proper treatment for months.
• Medical misdiagnosis can lead to serious complications if not corrected quickly.
• The doctor apologized for the misdiagnosis and immediately prescribed the correct medication.
• A second opinion revealed that the initial misdiagnosis had caused unnecessary worry.
• The lawsuit claimed that the misdiagnosis resulted in permanent damage to the patient’s health.
• Advanced imaging technology has helped reduce the rate of misdiagnosis in cancer cases.