1. early symptoms or warning signs that indicate the onset of a disease or medical condition
Usage: medical term; plural of prodrome

Examples

• The doctor recognized the prodromes of the viral infection before the full symptoms appeared.
• Headaches and fatigue are common prodromes of migraine episodes.
• Medical students learn to identify prodromes to diagnose conditions early.
• The patient’s prodromes included mild fever and muscle aches.
• Recognizing prodromes can help prevent the progression of certain diseases.
• The research focused on identifying prodromes of neurological disorders.