prognostic
UK/prɒg'nɒstik/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
adj.
Relating to prediction or prognosis; serving as a sign of the future.
预后的；预兆的
n.
A sign or indicator of a future event or outcome.
预兆；先兆
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedprognosis + -ic = 'relating to prognosis.' A prognostic sign or factor is one that helps predict the future course of a disease or situation; see prognosis for the pro- (ahead) + gnos (know) logic.
Root gnost still carries 11 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.prognostic indicator预后指标
- 2.prognostic factor预后因素
- 3.prognostic sign预兆征象
- 4.prognostic value预测价值
Example Sentences
- 1.
Tumor size is an important prognostic factor in cancer.
- 2.
Doctors look for prognostic indicators to plan treatment.