Glossary

Prognosis

Prognosis

Prognose·Also: Krankheitsverlauf, Vorhersage

The prognosis is the medical assessment of the likely course and outcome of a disease. It is based on experience, findings and statistical data. A prognosis is always a probability, not a certain prediction.

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