Misdiagnosis (noun)

An incorrect or mistaken diagnosis of a medical condition.

Origin:

From the prefix "mis-" meaning "wrongly" or "badly" and "diagnosis" meaning "the process of identifying a disease or medical condition".

Examples:

1. The patient's symptoms were initially misdiagnosed as a cold, but it was later determined to be pneumonia.
2. The misdiagnosis of the patient's condition led to improper treatment and a delay in recovery.
3. The doctor"s misdiagnosis was revealed when the patient"s condition did not improve with the prescribed treatment.
4. Misdiagnosis is a common problem in the medical field, and it can have serious consequences.
5. The patient's family was upset after they found out that they had been suffering from a misdiagnosis.