Which term means outcome?

• A. Prognosis
• B. Precaution
• C. Recur
• D. Renal

Answer: (A)

Prognosis is the likelihood of how a disease will progress and what the outcome for the patient is likely to be. It encompasses the expected course, chances of recovery, potential complications, and typical duration. It’s the way clinicians convey what to expect after diagnosis or treatment.

Precaution refers to a safety measure taken to prevent harm; it’s about preventing problems rather than describing the likely result of a condition. Recur means to happen again after a period of remission, or to return. Renal relates to the kidneys. These terms describe actions, recurrence, or anatomy, not the overall outcome.