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- noun Plural form of
prodrome .
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Examples
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Before a migraine occurs, a person can experience premonitions or "prodromes" that may include feelings of elation or intense energy, carbohydrate cravings, excessive hunger or thirst, and sleepiness, irritability or depression.
The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com Dr. Andrew Weil 2010
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Up to the time of her death, which was occasioned by a convulsive colic, in her fifty-seventh year, she had the usual prodromes of menstruation followed by the usual discharge.
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Up to the time of her death, which was occasioned by a convulsive colic, in her fifty-seventh year, she had the usual prodromes of menstruation followed by the usual discharge.
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Jackson A, Cavanagh J, Scott J (2003) A systematic review of manic and depressive prodromes.
PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Siddheshwar J. Utge et al. 2010
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Furthermore, the exact details of prodromes leading up to the incident, the duration of unresponsiveness and any activity during this period are equally noteworthy.
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Early detection of prodromes has been controversial, as early interventions may or may not reduce the length of active psychosis, or improve later treatment outcomes.
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2009
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