overdetection

English

Etymology

From over- +‎ detection or overdetect +‎ -ion.

Noun

overdetection (uncountable)

1. Detection at levels greater than are actually the case
   • 2009 January 13, Nicholas Bakalar, “Prognosis: Left Behind in Prostate Cancer Screening”, in New York Times‎:

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

Antonyms

• underdetection

Related terms

• overdetect