Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Prognosis

A prediction of the probable outcome of a disease based on a individual's condition and the usual course of the disease as seen in similar situations.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A prediction of the probable outcome of a disease based on a individual's condition and the usual course of the disease as seen in similar situations.

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5 entry terms
  • Prognoses
  • Prognostic Factor
  • Prognostic Factors
  • Factor, Prognostic
  • Factors, Prognostic

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Indexing Annotation

IM general only; coordinate NIM with specific disease /diag; despite category, do not restrict to diagnosis: prognosis after therapy is indexed disease /ther + PROGNOSIS (NIM)

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  1. E01w.789w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Prognosis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011379. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011379
  2. Prognosis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prognosis
  3. Prognosis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q592442