prodromous

/prɒˈdrɒməs/ or /prəˈdrɒməs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Pertaining to or characteristic of prodromes, which are early signs or warning symptoms of a disease.

“The doctor studied the prodromous symptoms to diagnose the illness early.”

2. noun

A prodrome, or early sign or symptom of a disease.

“The patient experienced a prodromous episode before the full-blown illness set in.”

Synonyms

  • precursory
  • prodromal

Antonyms

  • posthumous
  • retrospective