prodrome

[ proh-drohm ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. an early symptom that signals the onset of an illness or disease; a symptom or series of symptoms that precedes the more obvious, diagnosable symptoms that develop along with the condition:

   A bout of headaches and/or fatigue is not an unusual prodrome of Lyme disease.

prodrome

/ ˈprəʊdrəʊm; prəʊˈdrɒmɪk /

noun

1. med any symptom that signals the impending onset of a disease

Derived Forms

• proˈdromal, adjective

Other Words From

• prod·ro·mal [proh-, droh, -m, uh, l], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of prodrome¹

First recorded in 1635–45; from French, from New Latin prodromus, noun use of Greek pródromos “running before”; pro- ², -drome

Word History and Origins

Origin of prodrome¹

C19: via French from New Latin prodromus, from Greek prodromos forerunner, from pro- ² + dramein to run

Example Sentences

“There’s a term in communications, ‘prodrome,’ ” she said.

From Seattle Times

"While we're not suggesting that these conditions alone can be a predictor of MS, they may be one piece of the MS prodrome puzzle and a potential signal when combined with other factors."

From Science Daily

The study builds on previous work from Dr. Tremlett's lab showing that other symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, anemia and pain may also be part of the MS prodrome.

From Science Daily

During the initial stage of a migraine attack — called the premonitory or prodrome phase, which can begin a few hours to days before the headache phase hits — people may experience symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, light sensitivity, muscle stiffness, yawning and increased urination, Dr. Goadsby said.

From New York Times

If you often get food cravings before migraine headaches, it’s still a good idea to take note of them, along with other prodrome phase symptoms, so you can prepare for what’s coming.

From New York Times