Overdiagnosis

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounThe act or process of diagnosing something too frequently, or based on insufficient evidence, or without benefit to the patient; an instance of this act or process.

Synonyms

underdiagnosis overmedicalization overmedicalisation diagnostic overshadowing disease mongering pseudodiagnosis overdiuresis overinsulinization overtriage hypermorbidity undertreatment underrecognition

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