Prognosis

Noun

 * 1)  A forecast of the future course of a disease or disorder, based on medical knowledge.
 * 2) A forecast of the future course, or outcome, of a situation; a prediction.

Derived terms

 * prognostic
 * prognosticate
 * prognostication

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