prognostic

[ prog-nos-tik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to prognosis.
2. predictive of something in the future:

   prognostic signs and symbols.

noun

1. a forecast or prediction.
2. an omen or portent; sign.

prognostic

/ prɒɡˈnɒstɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or serving as a prognosis
2. foretelling or predicting

noun

1. med any symptom or sign used in making a prognosis
2. a sign or forecast of some future occurrence

Other Words From

• prog·nosti·ca·ble adjective
• prog·nosti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of prognostic¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; (for the adjective) late Middle English pronostik, from Medieval Latin prognōsticus, from Greek prognōstikós “of foreknowledge”; equivalent to pro- ² + gnostic; noun derivative of the adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of prognostic¹

C15: from Old French pronostique, from Latin prognōsticum, from Greek prognōstikon, from progignōskein to know in advance

Example Sentences

"Taken together, expression of mitochondrial BKCa could be used as a prognostic or therapeutic marker in breast cancer patients and presents a potentially new anti-cancer treatment strategy."

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These findings point to the potential of developing precise prognostic and therapeutic interventions.

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"Our findings have the potential to be used for the development of prognostic and therapeutic markers for precise interventions," said Chatterjee.

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This insight opens up new avenues for the development of prognostic testing tools.

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