Prodromus
Prodromus (prəʊˈdrɒməs)
Prodromus is a term used in the medical field to describe the early symptoms or set of symptoms that might indicate the onset of a disease before specific symptoms occur. It is derived from the Greek word "prodromos", which means "precursor".
Etymology
The term "Prodromus" is derived from the Greek word "prodromos", which means "precursor". In the medical context, it is used to describe the early signs or symptoms that precede the onset of a disease.
Related Terms
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
- Disease: A particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism, and that is not due to any immediate external injury.
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon, usually involving the evaluation of symptoms and medical history of the patient.
- Prognosis: The likely course of a disease or ailment.
- Pathogenesis: The manner of development of a disease.
- Etiology: The cause, set of causes, or manner of causation of a disease or condition.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prodromus
- Wikipedia's article - Prodromus
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