Catastasis
Pronunciation : Ca*tas"ta*sis
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [NL., fr. Gr.
Definition : 1. (Rhet.)
Defn: That part of a speech, usually the exordium, in which the orator sets forth the subject matter to be discussed.
2. (Med.)
Defn: The state, or condition of anything; constitution; habit of body.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913