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Nidus

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An aggregate of neurons.
  2. 2
    a nest in which spiders or insects deposit their eggs wordnet
  3. 3
    A nest for insects or small animals.
  4. 4
    a central point or locus of an infection in an organism wordnet
  5. 5
    A place of infection in an organism.
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  1. 6
    An origin (originating point) for a phenomenon.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin nīdus (“nest”). Doublet of nye and nest.

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