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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Because normal pressure hydrocephalus typically develops gradually and can mimic symptoms of other neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, it is often misdiagnosed.—
Danielle Wilhour,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025
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The condition is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease.—
Christie D’Zurilla,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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“Underdiagnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underdiagnose. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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