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Definitions for prognosis
prɒgˈnoʊ sɪsprog·no·sis
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Princeton's WordNet
prognosis, forecastnoun
a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
prognosis, prospect, medical prognosisnoun
a prediction of the course of a disease
Wiktionary
prognosisnoun
A forecast of the future course of a disease or disorder, based on medical knowledge.
prognosisnoun
A forecast of the future course, or outcome, of a situation; a prediction.
Etymology: Via prognosis, from πρόγνωσις, from prefix προ- + γνῶσις, from γιγνώσκω. First attested in the mid 17th century.
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Prognosis
Prognosis (Greek: πρόγνωσις "fore-knowing, foreseeing") is a medical term for predicting the likely or expected development of a disease, including whether the signs and symptoms will improve or worsen (and how quickly) or remain stable over time; expectations of quality of life, such as the ability to carry out daily activities; the potential for complications and associated health issues; and the likelihood of survival (including life expectancy). A prognosis is made on the basis of the normal course of the diagnosed disease, the individual's physical and mental condition, the available treatments, and additional factors. A complete prognosis includes the expected duration, function, and description of the course of the disease, such as progressive decline, intermittent crisis, or sudden, unpredictable crisis. When applied to large statistical populations, prognostic estimates can be very accurate: for example the statement "45% of patients with severe septic shock will die within 28 days" can be made with some confidence, because previous research found that this proportion of patients died. This statistical information does not apply to the prognosis for each individual patient, because patient-specific factors can substantially change the expected course of the disease: additional information is needed to determine whether a patient belongs to the 45% who will die, or to the 55% who survive.
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prognosis
Prognosis is a term used in medical practice to predict the likely outcome or course of a disease or ailment. It can refer to the chances of recovery, survival, or any other further development of the disease after the diagnosis and treatment. It's often based on the average outcome of similar cases in the past.
Webster Dictionary
Prognosisnoun
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
Etymology: [L., fr. Gr. pro`gnosis, fr. progignw`skein to know beforehand; pro` before + gignw`skein to know. See Know.]
Wikidata
Prognosis
Prognosis is a medical term for predicting the likely outcome of one's current standing. When applied to large statistical populations, prognostic estimates can be very accurate: for example the statement "45% of patients with severe septic shock will die within 28 days" can be made with some confidence, because previous research found that this proportion of patients died. However, it is much harder to translate this into a prognosis for an individual patient: additional information is needed to determine whether a patient belongs to the 45% who will succumb, or to the 55% who survive. A complete prognosis includes the expected duration, the function, and a description of the course of the disease, such as progressive decline, intermittent crisis, or sudden, unpredictable crisis.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Prognosis
prog-nō′sis, n. foreknowledge: (med.) the act or art of foretelling the course of a disease from the symptoms: the opinion thus formed.—n. Prognos′tic, a foreshowing: a foretelling: an indication: a presage.—adj. foreknowing: foreshowing: indicating what is to happen by signs or symptoms.—v.t. Prognos′ticāte, to foreshow: to foretell: to indicate as future by signs.—n. Prognosticā′tion, the act of prognosticating or foretelling something future by present signs: a foretoken or previous sign.—adj. Prognos′ticātive.—n. Prognos′ticātor, a predictor of future events, esp. a weather prophet. [Gr.,—pro, before, gignōskein, to know.]
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Prognosis
A prediction of the probable outcome of a disease based on a individual's condition and the usual course of the disease as seen in similar situations.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of prognosis in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of prognosis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of prognosis in a Sentence
Although the prognosis is not good, you’re not going to die today or tomorrow, go out and live life, enjoy it.
Of course, I was concerned when I first heard, being reassured by the physicians that it was early and treatable and a really good prognosis, I think we have great courage and feel all right. I feel more than hopeful.
That said, men with prostate cancer have one of the best prognosis of all cancer patients, which makes it possible to implement change in diet even years after diagnosis.
Patients want to know prognosis to prepare logistically and financially, to prepare psychologically or spiritually, to prepare friends and family, to make the most of the time they have left, and to make health-related decisions.
There was no significant improvement in her condition, and given her advanced age and poor prognosis, zoo staff decided that the best decision would be to humanely euthanize her.
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