Pronunciation of 'Prognosis'
The word 'prognosis' originates from Greek and is commonly used in English to describe the likely course or outcome of a disease or situation. It is pronounced as /prɒɡˈnoʊsɪs/ in English.
Word Origin
The word 'prognosis' comes from the Greek word 'prognōsis,' meaning 'foreknowledge,' derived 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 be used more generally to describe a prediction about the future course of a situation.
Pronounced as 'prog-NO-sis,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Prog' as in 'progress,' 'no' as in 'no,' and 'sis' as in 'sister.'