Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

propositus

noun

/prəˈpɒzɪtəs/

Definition

A term used in legal and medical contexts, referring to the individual who is the subject of a study or a genetic approach; often the affected person in a genealogical or clinical investigation.

Examples

The propositus in the genetic study was found to have the rare hereditary condition.
In the pedigree chart, the propositus is marked as ‘A’ to indicate the person of interest.
During the consultation, the doctor focused on the family history of the propositus.