How to Pronounce "prognosis"
word
pɹɑɡˈnoʊsəs
prahg-NOH-sis
pɹɒɡnˈəʊsɪs
prog-NOH-sis
Definition
A prognosis is a doctor's prediction about how a disease will likely develop or end. It can also mean a forecast about the future outcome of a situation, not just in medicine.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹɑɡˈnoʊsəs
British English
pɹɒɡnˈəʊsɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
prahg-NOH-sis
UK
prog-NOH-sis
Listen in Context
The doctor gave her a positive prognosis after the surgery.
Her prognosis is not very good because the disease spread quickly.
What is the prognosis for patients with this condition?
According to the latest report, the economic prognosis is improving.