El pronóstico
Example: El pronóstico del médico indica una recuperación rápida.
Definition
"El pronóstico" in medicine refers to the predicted course and outcome of a patient's disease or condition, including the chances of recovery or complications. For example, a doctor’s prognosis might indicate a rapid recovery for a patient.
Etymology
The word "el pronóstico" comes from the Greek 'pronoia,' meaning foreknowledge, combined with the Latin suffix '-sticus,' which relates to making judgments. It entered Spanish through Late Latin 'pronosticum,' reflecting the idea of predicting future health outcomes. Did you know? The term originally had a broader meaning of foreseeing events, not just medical predictions.
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"El pronóstico" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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