Definition of PRODROME

prodrome

Meanings

Plural: prodromes

Noun

  • an early symptom that a disease is developing or that an attack is about to occur
  • A precursor or harbinger; also a warning event.
  • An introductory or preliminary book or treatise.
  • An early sign or symptom (or set of signs and symptoms) warning of the onset of a disease.

Adj

  • Prodromous.

Origin / Etymology

Probably by analogy with syndrome (pro- + -drome), but consistent with Ancient Greek προδρομή (prodromḗ, “running forward, sally, skirmish”).

Synonyms

prodroma, prodromus

Scrabble Score: 13

prodrome is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
prodrome is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
prodrome is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

prodrome is a valid Words With Friends word