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Diagnosis vs. Prognosis
Diagnosis
/ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsəs/Examples:
"You will be singing next," was the policemans diagnosis.And Martin knew that Lizzies diagnosis had been correct.The vet's diagnosis confirmed the dog's leg was broken.
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This word has no antonymsPrognosis
/prɒɡˈnəʊsəs/Examples:
The doctor's prognosis was encouraging for her recovery.His prognosis predicted a slow but steady improvement.Economic prognosis remains uncertain due to market volatility.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Prognosis starts with pro, suggesting a forward-looking perspective, which helps in remembering that it refers to a forecast.
- Diagnosis contains diagn, similar to diagnostic, which indicates looking into the current state or condition.
- Diagnosis comes before prognosis in a medical situation, as you first identify the condition before predicting its outcome.
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