In Greek mythology, Prophasis (Πρόφασις) was the personification of excuse or plea. She was called the daughter of Epimetheus. ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prophasis
Proph'a·sis noun [ New Latin , from Greek ... to show beforehand. See Pro- , and Phasis .] (Medicine) Foreknowledge of a disease; prognosis. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/175