ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Prodrome

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpɹoʊˌdɹoʊm/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Prodrome is a noun meaning An introductory or preliminary book or treatise.

Meaning

An introductory or preliminary book or treatise.

More Meanings

  1. (medicine) An early sign or symptom (or set of signs and symptoms) warning of the onset of a disease.
  2. (rare) A precursor or harbinger; also a warning event.
  3. (obsolete) Prodromous.

Example Sentences

These may prove the Prodromes […] to the ruin of our Monarchy.

Word Forms

Synonyms for prodrome

Depending on context, synonyms include prodromus.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include prodroma, precursory, precursor, forerunner, foretoken, prodromus.

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