prognosis

Meanings

• noun

  A medical prediction or forecast about the likely outcome or course of a disease.

---

Pronunciation

1. /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=86957896"

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with prognosis
diagnosis , prognostication

---

Variants

List of all variants of prognosis that leads to same result
prognoses , prognosis

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally from the Greek word 'prognosisis', meaning 'foreknowledge' or 'foreseeing'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'prognosis' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. The term 'prognosis' is often used interchangeably with 'prognostication', but they have slightly different meanings: 'prognosis' refers specifically to a medical prediction, while 'prognostication' can refer to any prediction of future events.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. diagnosis: The identification of the nature and cause of a disease or injury.

2. prognostication: The act of predicting future events or trends based on current evidence.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'prognosis' is often used in medical contexts to describe the predicted outcome of a disease or treatment. In science fiction, it can refer to the ability to predict future events or trends.

How to Memorize "prognosis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a doctor providing a patient with a prognosis, explaining the potential outcomes and treatments.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'prognosis' with the idea of medical predictions or forecasts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'P-Predicting-O-Outcomes-G-Gives-N-New-S-Solutions' to remember the meaning of 'prognosis'.

---

Memorize "prognosis" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize prognosis is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.