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Prognosis Moderate

Origin: Greek suffix -osis

Prognosis has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop

"After seeing those dark clouds gather, I checked the forecast and realized the prognosis for our weekend picnic was poor due to the incoming storm."

2

a prediction of the course of a disease

"The doctor gave me a poor prognosis after reviewing my test results, so we need to start treatment immediately."

3

A forecast of the future course of a disease or disorder, based on medical knowledge.

"After reviewing his test results, the doctor gave him an excellent prognosis for a full recovery from the infection."

Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
prediction medical diagnosis
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
financial forecast weather forecast
Rhyming Words
sis asis ssis osis csis psis isis apsis iasis mysis oasis arsis ensis assis basis lysis tasis sepsis miosis deesis
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