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Nidus Definition & Meaning

nidus
noun
  1. a central point or locus of an infection in an organism; "the focus of infection"
  2. a nest in which spiders or insects deposit their eggs

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  • "bernard and nidus"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does nidus mean?
a central point or locus of an infection in an organism; "the focus of infection" a nest in which spiders or insects deposit their eggs
What part of speech is nidus?
Nidus is a noun.
How many definitions does nidus have?
Nidus has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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