undiagnosed

adjective

un·​di·​ag·​nosed ˌən-ˌdī-ig-ˈnōst How to pronounce undiagnosed (audio)
-əg-,
-zd
: not diagnosed : not identified through diagnosis
an undiagnosed illness
… the symptoms of the syndrome may be subtle and thus may remain undiagnosed.Dwight R. Robinson
a condition that often goes undiagnosed

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An 11-year-old girl died in her sleep from a heart attack — the result of an undiagnosed and very rare heart condition. Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024 Without treatment, rectal discharge may persist or worsen, especially if an undiagnosed and untreated medical condition causes it. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 15 Oct. 2024 Many are realizing later in life the existence of previously undiagnosed autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression and other adjacents that have a direct impact on day-to-day mental health. Matt Hillary, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 Noticing it on the field of play could help significantly reduce the number of concussions that go undiagnosed. Tricia Escobedo, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for undiagnosed 

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undiagnosed was in 1864

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“Undiagnosed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undiagnosed. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

undiagnosed

adjective
un·​di·​ag·​nosed -ˈnōst How to pronounce undiagnosed (audio)
: not diagnosed : eluding diagnosis
undiagnosed disease
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