Definition of Nidus

1. Noun. A central point or locus of an infection in an organism. "The focus of infection"

Exact synonyms: Focal Point, Focus
Generic synonyms: Point
Group relationships: Focal Infection

2. Noun. A nest in which spiders or insects deposit their eggs.
Generic synonyms: Nest
Specialized synonyms: Hornet's Nest, Hornets' Nest, Wasp's Nest, Wasps' Nest

Definition of Nidus

1. n. A nest: a repository for the eggs of birds, insects, etc.; a breeding place; esp., the place or substance where parasites or the germs of a disease effect lodgment or are developed.

Definition of Nidus

1. a nest or breeding place [n NIDI or NIDUSES]

Medical Definition of Nidus

1. A nest: a repository for the eggs of birds, insects, etc.; a breeding place; especially, the place or substance where parasites or the germs of a disease effect lodgment or are developed. (06 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nidus

nidify
nidifying
niding
nidings
nidogen
nidor
nidorous
nidors
nids
nidulant
Nidularia
Nidulariaceae
Nidulariales
nidulite
nidus (current term)
nidus (current term)
niduses
nidus avis
nidus hirundinis
nie
Niebuhr
niece
niece
nieces
nied
Nieden's syndrome
nief
niefs
nielli
niellist

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