n. An early symptom indicating the onset of an attack or a disease. [French, from Latin prodromus, precursor, from Greek prodromos, precursor : pro-, forward; see PRO-2 + dromos, running.] pro·dromal (-drōməl), pro·dromic (-drŏmĭk) adj. |
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