Prognosis
/prɒɡˈnoʊ.sɪs/noun
A forecast or prediction of the likely course of a disease or situation.
Did you know?The roots of 'prognosis' trace back to ancient Greek, where it was used in the context of divination and fate, revealing its mystical origins.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
πρόγνωσις
“Foreknowledge or prediction, often used in medical contexts.”
Late Latin
Latin
prognosis
“A foretelling or prediction, particularly in medicine.”
Middle English
Middle English
prognose
“To predict or foretell based on signs or symptoms.”
Modern English
English
prognosis
“A term used to describe the expected outcome or forecast of a disease.”