| prognostic | 1. That which prognosticates; a sign by which a future event may be known or foretold; an indication; a sign or omen; hence, a foretelling; a prediction. "That choice would inevitably be considered by the country as a prognostic of the highest import." (Macaulay) 2. <medicine> A sign or symptom indicating the course and termination of a disease. Synonym: Sign, omen, presage, token, indication. Origin: L. Prognosticum, Gr., cf. F. Pronostic, prognostic. See Prognostic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| prognosticate | To give a prognosis. Synonym: prognose. (05 Mar 2000) |
| prognostician | One skilled in prognosis. (05 Mar 2000) |