Prodromal Definition

Prodromal Sentence Examples

• Before the disease becomes full-blown, schizophrenics may go through a period called the prodromal stage, lasting about a year, when they experience behavioral changes that precede and are less dramatic than those of the acute stage.

• The prodromal stage is followed by the acute phase of the disease, which usually requires medical intervention.

• Researchers have investigated the possibility of treating schizophrenia during the prodromal stage or even before symptoms start (such as when the likelihood of hereditary transmission is high).