Overdetection

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Detection at levels greater than are actually the case uncountable

    ""In prostate cancer, there's a lot of talk about overdetection and overtreatment," said Dr. David C. Miller[…]"

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""In prostate cancer, there's a lot of talk about overdetection and overtreatment," said Dr. David C. Miller[…]"

Etymology

From over- + detection or overdetect + -ion.

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