"overmedicalization" meaning in All languages combined

See overmedicalization on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From over- + medicalization. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|medicalization}} over- + medicalization Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} overmedicalization (uncountable)
  1. Excessive medicalization. Tags: uncountable Related terms: overdiagnosis, underdiagnosis

Alternative forms

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