underdiagnosed

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-uh g-nohs, -nohz, dahy-uh g-nohs, -nohz]
- /ˈdaɪ əgˌnoʊs, -ˌnoʊz, ˌdaɪ əgˈnoʊs, -ˈnoʊz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-uh g-nohs, -nohz, dahy-uh g-nohs, -nohz]
- /ˈdaɪ əgˌnoʊs, -ˌnoʊz, ˌdaɪ əgˈnoʊs, -ˈnoʊz/

Definitions of underdiagnosed word

verb with object underdiagnosed to determine the identity of (a disease, illness, etc.) by a medical examination: The doctor diagnosed the illness as influenza. 1
verb with object underdiagnosed to ascertain the cause or nature of (a disorder, malfunction, problem, etc.) from the symptoms: The mechanic diagnosed the trouble that caused the engine knock. 1
verb with object underdiagnosed to classify or determine on the basis of scientific examination. 1
verb without object underdiagnosed to make a diagnosis. 1
adjective underdiagnosed (of a disease or symptom) diagnosed less frequently than its occurrence. 0

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Origin of underdiagnosed

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; back formation from diagnosis

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Parts of speech for Underdiagnosed

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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underdiagnosed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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