Prognosis
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Prognosis ( noun )
A prediction or forecast of the likely outcome or course of a disease or medical condition.
Origin:
From the greek πρόγνωσις (prognosis), meaning 'foretelling' or 'prediction'.
Examples:
- The prognosis for his recovery from the injury was not good.
- The patient's prognosis has improved since starting the new treatment.
- The prognosis for the disease is better for patients who are diagnosed and treated early.
- The doctor gave her a prognosis of six months to live.
- The patient's prognosis depends on the success of the surgery.
(As a verb)
Prognosis ( verb )
A prediction or forecast of the likely outcome or course of a disease or medical condition.
Origin:
From the greek πρόγνωσις (prognosis), meaning 'foretelling' or 'prediction'.
Examples:
- The prognosis for his recovery from the injury was not good.
- The patient's prognosis has improved since starting the new treatment.
- The prognosis for the disease is better for patients who are diagnosed and treated early.
- The doctor gave her a prognosis of six months to live.
- The patient's prognosis depends on the success of the surgery.