overdiagnoses (Meaning)
overdiagnoses
the diagnosis of a condition or disease more often than it is actually present, the diagnosis of a condition or disease (as Lyme disease) more often than it is actually present
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overdiagnoses Sentence Examples
- Overdiagnoses of cancer can lead to unnecessary treatments and anxiety.
- The prevalence of overdiagnoses is rising due to advances in medical technology.
- Thyroid cancer overdiagnoses have become a significant concern in recent years.
- Screening programs should be carefully evaluated for potential overdiagnoses.
- False positive test results can contribute to overdiagnoses and unnecessary interventions.
- The consequences of overdiagnoses can be both physical and psychological.
- It is important to distinguish between true diseases and overdiagnoses to avoid unnecessary harm.
- Overdiagnoses can result in overtreatment, which may have negative health effects.
- Research is ongoing to develop strategies to minimize overdiagnoses.
- Informed decision-making is crucial to prevent the negative impacts of overdiagnoses.
FAQs About the word overdiagnoses
the diagnosis of a condition or disease more often than it is actually present, the diagnosis of a condition or disease (as Lyme disease) more often than it is
underdiagnoses,misdiagnoses,camouflages, disguises, conceals, hides
distinguishes,fingers, identifies, finds, pinpoints, singles (out), diagnoses, IDs, picks out, places
Overdiagnoses of cancer can lead to unnecessary treatments and anxiety.
The prevalence of overdiagnoses is rising due to advances in medical technology.
Thyroid cancer overdiagnoses have become a significant concern in recent years.
Screening programs should be carefully evaluated for potential overdiagnoses.
