Pronunciation of 'Prognosis'
The word 'prognosis' is pronounced as /prɒɡˈnoʊsɪs/ in English (en-US). It refers to the likely course or outcome of a disease or situation.
Word Origin
The word 'prognosis' originates from the Greek word 'prognōsis', meaning 'foreknowledge', derived from 'pro-' (before) and 'gignōskein' (to know).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The likely course or outcome of a disease or situation.
Pronounced as 'prog-NO-sis', with stress on the second syllable. 'Prog' as in 'progress', 'no' as in 'know', and 'sis' as in 'sister'.