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Prognosis (Noun)

A prediction of the course of a disease.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The doctor gave the patient a grim prognosis after discovering the tumor was malignant.
After several tests, the medical team made a prognosis that the patient's chances of recovery were low.
A diagnosis of leukemia usually carries a poor prognosis if not treated promptly and effectively.
Her cancer was caught at an early stage, which significantly improved her prognosis for a full recovery.
Unfortunately, the patient's advanced age and frail condition contributed to a less favorable prognosis.

A prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The meteorologist couldn't give a clear prognosis about the path of the storm, as it was constantly changing direction.
According to the weather forecast, the prognosis for the coming week is partly cloudy with scattered showers.
Farmers carefully study the weather prognosis to plan the harvest season and minimize crop damage.
The national weather service provided a detailed prognosis of the hurricane's potential trajectory and impact.
A weak high-pressure system is expected to move into the area, improving the short-term prognosis for clear skies.