proegumenal
/ˌprəʊɪˈɡjuːmɪnl/Now historical
adjective
Of a cause of an effect, disease, etc.: preceding, predisposing; designating an original or primary cause, as opposed to an immediate or exciting cause. Also (Logic ): of or relating to an internal cause.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Jeanes (1611–1662), Church of England clergyman. From post-classical Latin proegumenus or its etymon ancient Greek προηγούμενος + -al.