Prodromal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹəʊˈdɹəʊməl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Prodromal is an adjective meaning (medicine, pathology) Relating to prodrome; indicating an early stage of a disease.
Meaning
(medicine, pathology) Relating to prodrome; indicating an early stage of a disease.
Example Sentences
Dr. Melanie met with Annabelle and delivered her diagnosis: Benny was in the prodromal phase of schizoaffective disorder, and she was recommending that they stop the Ritalin and start him on an antidepressant for the mood disorder and an antipsychotic to treat the auditory hallucinations.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include predormal, prodrome, premanifest, predisease, presymptomatic, preclinical.
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