prognosis

American  

[prog-noh-sis] / prɒgˈnoʊ sɪs /

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.

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prognosis British  

/ 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

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prognosis Cultural  

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

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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.”

Etymology

Origin of prognosis

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

Example Sentences

"Having to deliver the bad news about my dad's prognosis was extremely upsetting for all of us."

From BBC

He reiterated that prognosis last week in a 20,000-word essay.

From The Wall Street Journal

He noted that the prognosis model "seems to work in a way that doesn't cause undue problems" for medics or patients in parts of Australia and the US where assisted dying is legalised.

From BBC

Such a dog is “very dangerous” and has a poor prognosis, the association said.

From Los Angeles Times

While the negative media play was partly justified, Duchenne muscular dystrophy has a poor prognosis.

From Barron's

Related Words

• diagnosis
• prediction
• prognostication
• projection