PROGNOSIS


Meaning of PROGNOSIS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ präg-ˈnō-səs ]

noun

( plural prog·no·ses -ˌsēz)

Etymology: Late Latin, from Greek prognōsis, literally, foreknowledge, from progignōskein to know before, from pro- + gignōskein to know — more at know

Date: 1655

1. : the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case

2. : forecast , prognostication

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