prodrome
pathology
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A prodrome refers to the early symptoms that signal the onset of a disease or illness. These symptoms often appear before the more definitive or indicative signs of the illness become apparent. The term "prodromal" is an adjective used to describe these early warning signs or the stage of illness characterized by them. For example, a prodrome might include symptoms like fever, chills, headache, or malaise. Understanding these initial symptoms is crucial in identifying and managing diseases in their early stages.12
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