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prognosis

[prɑːgˈnəʊsɪs]

prognosis Definition

  • 1a forecast of the likely outcome of a situation or a medical condition
  • 2the prospect of recovery from a disease

Using prognosis: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prognosis" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The prognosis for his recovery is good.

  • Example

    The doctor gave her a bleak prognosis.

  • Example

    The economic prognosis for the country is not promising.

prognosis Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for prognosis

Phrases with prognosis

  • a prediction that a patient's condition is unlikely to improve

    Example

    The patient's poor prognosis was a result of the advanced stage of the disease.

  • a prediction that a patient's condition is likely to improve

    Example

    The doctor gave him a favorable prognosis after the surgery.

  • a prediction that a patient's condition is incurable and will lead to death

    Example

    The patient was devastated when he received a terminal prognosis.

Origins of prognosis

from Greek 'prognōsis', from 'pro-' meaning 'before' and 'gnōsis' meaning 'knowledge'

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Summary: prognosis in Brief

The term 'prognosis' [prɑːgˈnəʊsɪs] refers to a forecast of the likely outcome of a situation or a medical condition. It can be used to describe the prospect of recovery from a disease, as in 'The prognosis for his recovery is good.' 'Prognosis' can also be used to describe economic or other forecasts. Phrases like 'poor prognosis' and 'favorable prognosis' are used to describe the likelihood of improvement or decline in a patient's condition.