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prodromal

American  
[proh-droh-muhl] / proʊˈdroʊ məl /

adjective

  1. Pathology. (of a symptom or series of symptoms) preceding the more obvious, diagnosable symptoms of an illness or disease.

    Using these prodromal symptoms, trained psychologists or physicians can identify people at a higher risk of developing psychosis and begin early treatment.

Etymology

Origin of prodromal

First recorded in 1710–20; prodrom(e) ( def. ) + -al 1 ( def. )

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