prognosis

[prog-noh-sis]

noun

plural

prognoses 

1. Medicine/Medical.,  a forecasting of the probable course and outcome of a disease, especially of the chances of recovery.

2. a forecast or prognostication.

prognosis

/ prɒɡˈnəʊsɪs /

noun

1. med

   1. a prediction of the course or outcome of a disease or disorder

   2. the chances of recovery from a disease

2. any forecast or prediction

prognosis

1. A medical prediction of the future course of a disease and the chance for recovery.

Prognosis is often used as a general term for predicting the unfolding of events: “The governor said that the prognosis for the state's financial future is bleak.”

Word History and Origins

Origin of prognosis¹

First recorded in 1645–55; from Late Latin, from Greek prógnōsis “foreknowledge” pro- ², gnosis

Word History and Origins

Origin of prognosis¹

C17: via Latin from Greek: knowledge beforehand

Example Sentences

The prognosis was less positive for senior Eli Sanders, who was third on USC’s offense in all-purpose yards when he left Saturday’s win early in the first quarter with a knee injury.

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“I think it’s too early to tell what his long term prognosis is going to be, but we’re hopeful,” May said.

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Frost's gloomy prognosis is not shared by other senior Tory figures, in public at least.

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If the initial prognosis is confirmed, Madueke will not return to action until November at the earliest, ruling him out of a clutch of key domestic and European games for the Gunners.

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"The prognosis is grave, but we are trying our best to save her," he added.

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Related Words

• diagnosis 
• prediction 
• prognostication 
• projection