| NOUN | state | nidus, focus, focal point | a central point or locus of an infection in an organism |
|---|---|---|---|
| object | nidus | a nest in which spiders or insects deposit their eggs |
| Meaning | A central point or locus of an infection in an organism. | |
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| Synonyms | focus, focal point | |
| Part of | focal infection | bacterial infection limited to a specific organ or region especially one causing symptoms elsewhere |
| Broader | point | The precise location of something |
| Meaning | A nest in which spiders or insects deposit their eggs. | |
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| Narrower | wasp's nest, wasps' nest, hornet's nest, hornets' nest | habitation for wasps or hornets |
| Broader | nest | A structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young |
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