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History offers us vicarious experience. It allows the youngest student to possess the ground equally with his elders; without a knowledge of history to give him a context for present events, he is at the mercy of every social misdiagnosis handed to him.
Hilary Mantel

Meaning of "misdiagnosis" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MISDIAGNOSIS

misdiagnosis  [ˌmɪsdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MISDIAGNOSIS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Misdiagnosis is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MISDIAGNOSIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Medical error

A medical error is a preventable adverse effect of care, whether or not it is evident or harmful to the patient. This might include an inaccurate or incomplete diagnosis or treatment of a disease, injury, syndrome, behavior, infection, or other ailment.

Definition of misdiagnosis in the English dictionary

The definition of misdiagnosis in the dictionary is the act or an instance of misdiagnosing or being misdiagnosed.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MISDIAGNOSIS


acrocyanosis
ˌækrəʊˌsaɪəˈnəʊsɪs
adenosis
ˌædɪˈnəʊsɪs
biocenosis
ˌbaɪəʊsɪˈnəʊsɪs
byssinosis
ˌbɪsɪˈnəʊsɪs
calcinosis
ˌkælsɪˈnəʊsɪs
cyanosis
ˌsaɪəˈnəʊsɪs
cystinosis
ˌsɪstəˈnəʊsɪs
diagnosis
ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs
gnosis
ˈnəʊsɪs
hypervitaminosis
ˌhaɪpəˌvɪtəmɪˈnəʊsɪs
hypnosis
hɪpˈnəʊsɪs
kenosis
kɪˈnəʊsɪs
melanosis
ˌmɛləˈnəʊsɪs
overdiagnosis
ˌəʊvəˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs
pollinosis
ˌpɒlɪˈnəʊsɪs
prognosis
prɒɡˈnəʊsɪs
serodiagnosis
ˌsɪərəʊˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs
stenosis
stɪˈnəʊsɪs
trichinosis
ˌtrɪkɪˈnəʊsɪs
vaginosis
ˌvædʒɪˈnəʊsɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MISDIAGNOSIS

misdemeanant
misdemeanor
misdemeanour
misdescribe
misdescription
misdesert
misdevelop
misdevotion
misdiagnose
misdiagnoses
misdial
misdiet
misdight
misdirect
misdirected
misdirection
misdistribution
misdivide
misdivision
misdo

WORDS THAT END LIKE MISDIAGNOSIS

astereognosis
autohypnosis
avitaminosis
biocoenosis
carcinosis
cytodiagnosis
enosis
fetal diagnosis
hyperinosis
hypinosis
narcohypnosis
necrosis
paragnosis
resinosis
self-hypnosis
stegnosis
stereognosis
syntenosis
X-ray diagnosis
xenodiagnosis
zoonosis

Synonyms and antonyms of misdiagnosis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «misdiagnosis» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MISDIAGNOSIS

Find out the translation of misdiagnosis to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of misdiagnosis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «misdiagnosis» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

误诊
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

diagnóstico erróneo
570 millions of speakers

English

misdiagnosis
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

misdiagnosis
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التشخيص الخاطئ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ошибочный диагноз
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

erros de diagnóstico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

misdiagnosis
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

erreur de diagnostic
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Misdiagnosis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fehldiagnose
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

誤診
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

오진
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Misdiagnosis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chẩn đoán sai
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தவறான சிகிச்சை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अन्वेषण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yanlış tanı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

diagnosi errata
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

błędnej diagnozy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

помилковий діагноз
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

diagnosticarea greșită
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

misdiagnosis
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verwarring
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

feldiagnos
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

feildiagnostisering
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of misdiagnosis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MISDIAGNOSIS»

The term «misdiagnosis» is quite widely used and occupies the 38.030 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MISDIAGNOSIS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «misdiagnosis» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «misdiagnosis» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about misdiagnosis

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QUOTES WITH «MISDIAGNOSIS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word misdiagnosis.
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Hilary Mantel
History offers us vicarious experience. It allows the youngest student to possess the ground equally with his elders; without a knowledge of history to give him a context for present events, he is at the mercy of every social misdiagnosis handed to him.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MISDIAGNOSIS»

Discover the use of misdiagnosis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to misdiagnosis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and ...
Many receive unneeded medication and inappropriate counseling as a result. Physicians, psychologists, and counselors are unaware of characteristics of gifted children and adults that mimic pathological diagnoses.
James T. Webb, 2005
2
Schizophrenia Is a Misdiagnosis: Implications for the DSM-5 ...
This volume documents and interprets these data to justify eliminating the diagnosis of schizophrenia from the nomenclature.
C. Raymond Lake, 2012
3
ADHD: The Great Misdiagnosis
This latest edition of Haber's highly praised and controversial exploration of the rampant overuse of the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) includes a wealth of new information.
Julian Stuart Haber, 2003
4
Misdiagnosis: woman as a disease
In his preface to Misdiagnosis: Woman As A Disease, People's Medical Society President Charles B. Inlander indicts the medical system for decades of medical scandals perpetrated on women: DES, thalidomide, the Dalkon Shield, unnecessary ...
Karen M. Hicks, People's Medical Society (U.S.), 1994
5
Attention Deficit Disorder Misdiagnosis: Approaching ADD ...
This is an essential text for doctors, parents and any individual working with an ADD child or adult.
Barbara C. Fisher, 1997
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Misdiagnosis: A Physician's Triumph Over His Thiry-Year ...
Offering hope to those who suffer from depression, Misdiagnosis recounts the painful tale of Dr. Alan R. Cohen's chaotic life and the critical importance of correct diagnosis and treatment.
Alan R. Cohen, 2007
7
Preventing misdiagnosis of women: a guide to physical ...
"This book is informative and interesting to read. This is a text that can be read more than once and be that much more helpful in subsequent readings. . .
Elizabeth A. Klonoff, Hope Landrine, 1997
8
A Dose of Sanity: Mind, Medicine, and Misdiagnosis
Examines the hazards of drug therapy for the treatment of psychological disorders, exploring the relationship between physical illnesses and their psychological components and the opportunity for misdiagnosis
Sydney Walker, 1997
9
I was number 87: a deaf woman's ordeal of misdiagnosis, ...
Children's names were not used; Anne was assigned a number instead, #87 (an abstract symbol for her, since she had never been taught numbers), which told her when she was allowed to go to the bathroom, after #86.
Anne M. Bolander, Adair N. Renning, 2000
10
Dying for a Cure: A Memoir of Antidepressants, Misdiagnosis ...
"And these are the newer sort - the ones that aren't addictive or anything?" "Not addictive. They're very safe." Shortly after the birth of her daughter Rebekah Beddoe was diagnosed with post-natal depression.
Rebekah Beddoe, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MISDIAGNOSIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term misdiagnosis is used in the context of the following news items.
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Paralyzed man sues Orlando Health, other providers over TB …
Vincent Chambers is paralyzed from the waist down, and he claims that his misdiagnosis ultimately led to his paralysis. Chambers, 26, lived in ... «Orlando Sentinel, Jul 15»
2
Canadian Clinical Lab Crunches Years of MDx Data to Show …
Since physicians do not usually retest for hereditary mutations, this misdiagnosis could be attached to the case for a long time. Furthermore ... «GenomeWeb, Jul 15»
3
Nambour Hospital to be put under microscope for inquest into six …
INQUEST: Girl's battery death a 'tragic misdiagnosis' · CORONER: 'Missed' chances to save boy, 4, at Nambour Hospital. It is understood the ... «Courier Mail, Jul 15»
4
This baby's head almost fell off for a terrifying reason - AOL.com
Because the X-ray provided a misdiagnosis, Oscar's parents told the Daily Mail that the battery corroded the child's spine so severely that his ... «AOL News, Jul 15»
5
FDA Approves Finger Prick Blood Tests Patients Can Do Without A …
... not understand how to interpret their results, which may lead to misdiagnosis and in the worst case, lack of timely medical treatment and care. «CBS Local, Jul 15»
6
Dr Linda Worrall-Carter. Pic: Mark Wilson. Source: Supplied
Dr Worrall-Carter said barriers to better outcomes for women included lack of awareness, poor symptom recognition and misdiagnosis. «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
7
I'm disabled. Can NIH spare a few dimes?
Diagnosis can be delayed for years, and misdiagnosis is common. (I was initially diagnosed with West Nile virus infection, a mistake due to a ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
8
Health Dept. cautions pharmacies on over-the-counter drug sales
A senior official, who participated in the meeting, told The Hindu here on Saturday that the objective was to prevent misdiagnosis of dengue or ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
9
Daniel Vance: Parent frustrated by years of misdiagnosis
Patricia Stroh of New Bern has strong advice for parents of children with disabilities: ”You know your child better than anyone. If you feel doctors ... «New Bern Sun Journal, Jul 15»
10
Locals struggle with Lyme disease as misdiagnosis continues
Local restaurateur Kate McKeague "takes a bite out of Lyme." It's part of a campaign she says is starting up on Facebook to raise awareness of ... «Forest Lake Lowdown, Jul 15»

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