underdiagnosed
English
Etymology
under- + diagnosed
Adjective
underdiagnosed (comparative more underdiagnosed, superlative most underdiagnosed)
- (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.
Antonyms
- overdiagnosed