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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:
- A diagnosis is the identification of a disease, while a prognosis is a prediction of the outcome of that disease.
- Diagnosis is like naming the problem; prognosis is predicting its future.
- If you visit a doctor with symptoms, they first give a diagnosis, and then a prognosis.
- Remember: Diagnosis starts with D for determine; Prognosis starts with P for predict.
- The focus of diagnosis is understanding, while the focus of prognosis is the future.
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