The family member through whom a family medically comes to light. Also called the proband or index case. The feminine of propositus is proposita. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Propositus: A male through whom a family medically comes to light (is first ascertained). Also called the proband or index case. The feminine of propositus is proposita. Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5069