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prognosis
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/pɾu.gnuʃ.ˈti.ku/prog·nos·ti·co
Definitions
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A likely course and outcome of a disease or situation, especially as predicted by the available data.
Usage examples
“The doctor's prognosis was that the patient would make a full recovery.”
“The prognosis for the company's future is not good.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
medical prognosiseconomic prognosismake a prognosisgrim prognosis
2
Relating to the prediction of the likely course of a disease or situation.
Usage examples
“Age is a key prognostic factor in many illnesses.”
“The test provides prognostic information.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
prognostic factorprognostic indicator