misdiagnosis
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˌmɪs.daɪ.əɡˈnəʊ.sɪs/ us/ˌmɪs.daɪ.əɡˈnoʊ.sɪs/ misdiagnoses /ˌmɪs.daɪ.əɡˈnəʊ.siːs/ /ˌmɪs.daɪ.əɡˈnoʊ.siːs/
错误的诊断
a decision that a person has a particular illness or condition, when in fact they have a different one
His wife claims the hospital made a misdiagnosis. 他的妻子称医院诊断错误。
Doctors must take steps to confirm test results and avoid misdiagnosis. 医生必须采取措施确认检测结果，避免误诊。
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- It's a common misdiagnosis.
- A focus on the abdomen alone can easily lead to misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment.
- An initial misdiagnosis of dementia is particularly common in elderly patients where symptoms involved a steady decline in overall mental function