underdiagnosed

English

Etymology

From under- +‎ diagnosed.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

underdiagnosed (comparative more underdiagnosed, superlative most underdiagnosed)

  1. (of a disease or symptom) diagnosed less frequently than its occurrence.
    Mood disorders, such as anxiety disorders and major depression, are often described as underdiagnosed and undertreated, in part because people with the disorders often do not seek treatment.

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