What's the difference between prefatory and prolegomenary?

Prefatory


Definition:

  • (a.) Pertaining to, or of the nature of, a preface; introductory to a book, essay, or discourse; as, prefatory remarks.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) We observed that, prefatory to myelination, SCs extended along the length of larger axons, apparently competing with adjacent SCs for axonal surface contact.
  • (2) Thus, several types of experiments demonstrate that SC myelin formation can be controlled by regulating the ability of the SC to assemble basal lamina, illustrating that acquisition of basal lamina is a crucial prefatory step for further SC differentiation.
  • (3) It is therefore prudent for the physician to insist upon a carefully worded written authorization, executed by the patient, prefatory to release of any such information.

Prolegomenary


Definition:

  • (a.) Of the nature of a prolegomenon; preliminary; introductory; prefatory.

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