prolusion
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The term "prolusion" refers to a preliminary exercise or an introductory discourse. It can be understood as a prelude or a tentative discussion that leads into a main topic. Synonyms include introduction, preface, foreword, and prologue. The word originates from Latin, meaning "to play beforehand".12
It is important to distinguish "prolusion" from "prolapse," which is a medical term describing the downward protrusion of an internal organ out of its normal cavity, such as the rectum or uterus.3
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