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Prognosis
01
a prediction about how a situation or process will develop
Examples
The weather prognosis indicated heavy rain by evening.
Environmental scientists gave a grim prognosis for coral reefs.
02
a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness
What is a "prognosis"?
A prognosis is a professional prediction about how a disease or medical condition is likely to progress and what the outcome might be. It is based on a patient’s current health, medical history, and test results. A prognosis helps guess how well a patient might recover, the potential for complications, and the overall future of their health.
Examples
The doctor provided a favorable prognosis for the patient's recovery from pneumonia with prompt treatment.
Despite the grim prognosis, the patient remained hopeful and determined to fight the cancer.
