prognosis

• Nom désignant une opinion médicale ou une évaluation concernant l'évolution probable et l'issue d'une maladie ou d'un état de santé.

A noun referring to a medical opinion or forecast about the likely course and outcome of a disease or condition.

pluriel irrégulier

1. Medical predictionB2formalmedical

   A doctor's opinion of how a disease or condition will develop over time.

   Pronostic médical

   • The doctor gave a positive prognosis after the surgery.
   • Her prognosis is good with proper treatment.
   • The patient's prognosis depends on early detection.

   Synonymesforecastoutlookpredictionprojection

2. Forecast or predictionC1formal

   A forecast of the likely outcome of a situation or event.

   Pronostic (prévision)

   • The economic prognosis for next year is cautious.
   • Analysts offered a grim prognosis for the company's future.
   • The prognosis for the peace talks remains uncertain.

   Synonymesforecastoutlookpredictionprognosticationprojectionprospect