overmedicalisation

[US]/ˌəʊvəˌmedɪkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˌmedɪkəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

Translation

n.The excessive treatment of normal life processes, minor ailments, or social problems as medical conditions requiring medical intervention, often leading to unnecessary medical procedures or overdiagnosis

Phrases & Collocations

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