prognosis
Significado: A forecast of the likely course and outcome of a disease or illness; more broadly, a prediction about how a situation will develop.
Whilst diagnosis identifies what is wrong, prognosis predicts what will happen next. In medicine, a prognosis considers factors such as the patient's age, overall health, and the nature of the condition. A 'good prognosis' suggests recovery, whilst a 'poor prognosis' indicates a less favourable outcome. The word is also used figuratively to forecast the future of businesses, economies, and other situations.
Ejemplos
- The consultant said the prognosis was encouraging and expected a full recovery within six months. 专家表示预后良好,预计在六个月内可以完全康复。El especialista dijo que el pronóstico era alentador y que esperaba una recuperación completa en seis meses.専門医は予後は良好であり、6か月以内に完全回復が見込まれると述べた。전문의는 예후가 양호하며 6개월 이내에 완전한 회복이 예상된다고 말했다.
- Unfortunately, the prognosis for patients with advanced-stage pancreatic cancer remains poor. 遗憾的是,晚期胰腺癌患者的预后仍然不容乐观。Lamentablemente, el pronóstico para los pacientes con cáncer de páncreas en estadio avanzado sigue siendo desfavorable.残念ながら、進行期の膵臓がん患者の予後は依然として不良である。안타깝게도 진행성 췌장암 환자의 예후는 여전히 좋지 않다.
- The economic prognosis for the region looks bleak without significant investment in new industries. 该地区的经济前景在没有大量新产业投资的情况下看起来十分黯淡。El pronóstico económico para la región es sombrío sin una inversión significativa en nuevas industrias.新産業への大規模な投資がなければ、その地域の経済見通しは暗い。신규 산업에 대한 대규모 투자가 없다면 그 지역의 경제 전망은 어둡다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: professional, media
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Greek prognosis (a foreknowing), from progignoskein (to know beforehand), combining pro (before) and gignoskein (to know). Used in English since the 17th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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