Prodrome Definition

prōdrōm
prodromes
noun
prodromes
A warning symptom indicating the onset of a disease.
Webster's New World
(rare) A precursor or harbinger; also a warning event.
Wiktionary
An introductory or preliminary book or treatise. (See also prodromus)
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Synonyms:
  • prodroma
adjective

(obsolete) Prodromous.

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Other Word Forms of Prodrome

Noun

Singular:
prodrome
Plural:
prodromes

Origin of Prodrome

  • French from Latin prodromus precursor from Greek prodromos precursor pro- forward pro–2 dromos running

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Probably by analogy with syndrome (pro- +"Ž -drome), but consistent with Ancient Greek προδρομή (prodromÄ“, “running forward, sally, skirmish")

    From Wiktionary

Prodrome Sentence Examples

  • For the best results, drug treatment should begin during the prodrome stage before blisters are visible.

  • For example, the herpes prodrome consists of pain, burning, tingling, or itching at a site before blisters are visible while the migraine prodrome consists of visual disturbances.

  • Following the prodrome, the disease process is rapid.

  • Adults with CVS often have anxiety or panic attacks as a prodrome.

  • Many people are able to anticipate an outbreak when they notice a warning sign (a tingling sensation, called a prodrome) of the approaching illness.

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