Pronunciation:
prog NOE sis • (noun)
Also Known As:
"chance of being cured"
Examples:
A person with Stage I cancer has a better prognosis than someone with Stage
IV cancer.
Common Misspellings:
prognosys
Related Resources:
Definition:
The likely course of a illness and chance of recovery. In regards to cancer, prognosis
is determined by cancer type, grade, and stage, as well as individual and genetic
factors.
Related Terms
• surgical staging
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