Prognostic
Prognostic
Prognostic (pronunciation: /prɒɡˈnɒstɪk/) is a term used in the medical field to describe the likely course or outcome of a disease or ailment. It is derived from the Greek word "prognostikos", which means "foreknowing".
Definition
A prognostic is a prediction of the likely progression and outcome of a disease. It is based on the average outcome of patients with the same diagnosis and is often given in terms of a percentage. For example, a doctor might say that patients with a certain type of cancer have a 50% five-year survival rate.
Use in Medicine
In medicine, prognostic factors are used to predict the likely outcome of a disease after a certain treatment. These factors can include the stage of the disease, the patient's age and overall health, and the presence of other diseases. Prognostic factors are often used to help decide the best course of treatment for a patient.
Related Terms
- Prognosis: The likely course of a disease or ailment.
- Diagnostic: The process of determining which disease or condition explains a person's symptoms and signs.
- Therapeutic: Relating to the healing of disease.
- Predictive: Relating to or having the effect of predicting an outcome or result.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prognostic
- Wikipedia's article - Prognostic
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