Pronunciation of 'Prognosis'
The word 'prognosis' is derived from Greek and is commonly used in English to describe a forecast or prediction, especially regarding the likely outcome of a disease or medical condition. It is pronounced as /prɒɡˈnoʊsɪs/ in English.
Word Origin
The word 'prognosis' originates from the Greek word 'prognōsis', meaning 'foreknowledge' or 'foreseeing'. It is formed from 'pro-' (before) and 'gnōsis' (knowledge).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical term referring to the likely course or outcome of a disease or condition. It can also mean a prediction or forecast in a general sense.
Pronounced as ‘prog-NO-sis’. ‘Pro’ as in ‘progress’, ‘gno’ as in ‘no’, and ‘sis’ as in ‘sister’, with stress on the second syllable.