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prognosis Audio
pro·ges·tin [ prog-noh-sis ]
Subclass of:
Diagnosis
Etymology:
Greek pro = before + gnosis = knowing
Definitions related to forecast of outcome:
  • (prognosis) A prediction of the probable outcome of a disease based on a individual's condition and the usual course of the disease as seen in similar situations.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • (prognosis) A prediction on how a person's disease will progress in the future.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • (prognosis) Prediction as to the probable outcome of a disease or disorder as indicated by the nature and symptoms of the case.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
  • (prognosis) Prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disease.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (prognosis) The likely outcome or course of a disease; the chance of recovery or recurrence.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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