prognosis

Noun

Meaning

The act or art of foretelling the course and termination of a disease; also, the outlook afforded by this act of judgment; as, the prognosis of hydrophobia is bad.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

prospect forecast medical prognosis augur prognostic cast estimate diagnosis calculation projection speculation prediction indicator expectation conjecture
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Antonyms

fact past proof doubt calculate mistake
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Hypernyms

prediction foretelling prognostication forecasting medical diagnosis

Hyponyms

weather forecast financial forecast weather outlook

Related terms

prognostic prognosticator diagnosis obsolete diagnostic agnostic

Phrases with the word

make prognosis hopeful prognosis providing a prognosis

Derivatives

prognoses

Examples

Advancements in nephrine detection are key to improving prognosis of those afflicted with kidney disease and raising awareness in groups that might have missed their symptoms. Source: Internet

A key indication for good prognosis is treatment intensity. Source: Internet

Both these ancient compendia include details of the examination, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of numerous ailments. Source: Internet

Andrea Sella, a professor of inorganic chemistry at University College London, said Navalny’s prognosis is hard to predict. Source: Internet

A complex mix of factors leads to patchy impacts that defy explanation at first glance—and complicate the prognosis for recovery. Source: Internet

After the headaches are under control, the prognosis is very good. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Progne subis prognose prognoses prognostic prognosticable prognostically