as in to overdiagnose
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Recent Examples of underdiagnose
Contemporary research suggests that previous stereotypes about some types of neurodivergence—like ADHD and autism being more prevalent in men—are not always accurate, as these conditions may be underdiagnosed in groups, like women, with whom they are not commonly associated.
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Melanie Green and Aarti Shyamsunder, Quartz, 2 Mar. 2023
Melanie Green and Aarti Shyamsunder, Quartz, 2 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underdiagnose
misdiagnose
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She was initially misdiagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and still had no period.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
17 July 2025
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There is an abundance of books on the topic by everyone from physicians to researchers to Naomi Watts; emerging research, and concrete information to help women navigate the often sudden, severe, and frequently misdiagnosed physical, emotional, and mental health symptoms that go along with it.—
Time,
Time,
26 June 2025
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“Underdiagnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underdiagnose. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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