Lexic.us

Definition of Nidus

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

2. Noun. A nest in which spiders or insects deposit their eggs.

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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