Overdiagnosed
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvɝˈˌdaɪəɡnoʊst/
Overdiagnosed (adjective)
- Describing a condition that is identified more often than it actually occurs.
Examples
- The condition was overdiagnosed, leading to unnecessary treatments.
- Some diseases are often overdiagnosed, causing patient anxiety.
Common collocations: overdiagnosed condition, overdiagnosed cases, overdiagnosed diseases