word
Medical
prognosis
prog-NOH-sis
prɒɡˈnoʊsɪsListen
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prognosis
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Dictionary meaning
The likely course and outcome of a medical condition.
History and origin
Greek — 'prognosis' (foreknowledge).
Examples
- The oncologist gave a cautiously optimistic prognosis following the successful surgery.
Common mispronunciations
PROG-nuh-sisprog-NOH-sis
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