GRE Word List

PROGNOSIS

the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case

The meaning of the word prognosis is the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case.

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WordMeaning
neologisma new word, usage, or expression
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
myopicaffected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
irateroused to ire