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
- (medicine) An early sign or symptom (or set of signs and symptoms) warning of the onset of a disease.
- (rare) A precursor or harbinger; also a warning event.
- (obsolete) Prodromous.
Example Sentences
These may prove the Prodromes […] to the ruin of our Monarchy.
Word Forms
- prodromes
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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