What does NIDUS mean?

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1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: a central point or focus of bacterial growth; a point of origin or cause; a place where something originates or develops.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈnaɪdəs/, UK: /ˈnʌɪdəs/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "nidus" comes from Latin and means "nest" or "breeding place." It was first used in English in the mid-17th century to describe a central point of bacterial growth. Since then, the word has been used to describe any central point or focus of growth or development. It is commonly used in medical and scientific contexts.

5. Synonyms: center, focus, hub, nucleus, origin, source

6. Related Words: focus, nexus, locus, basis, point

7. Example Sentences:

• Doctors found a nidus of infection in the patients lungs.
• The abandoned building became a nidus for criminal activity.
• The citys downtown area is the nidus of its cultural scene.