Med., push back before, forestall, ἀπορίαν Steph. in Hp. 1.231 D. ; — Pass., of diseases, τομαῖς ἢ καύσεσιν Ph. 2.205. = ἀναχαιτίζω, Hsch. προανακρούσασθαί τι, in Music, play as a prelude, Plu. 2.161c; introduce by way of prelude, π. καὶ προαναφωνῆσαι τὰ τοῦ Ἐμπεδοκλέους ib. 996b; of masters, play by way of example, ib. 790e; — Pass., τί… ταυτὶ προανακέκρουσται· Philostr.Jun. Im. Praef.