nidus

English

noun
Definitions
  • An aggregate of neurons.
  • A nest for insects or small animals.
  • A place of infection in an organism.
  • An origin (originating point) for a phenomenon.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin nīdus (nest, a nest).

Origin

Latin

nīdus

Gloss

nest, a nest

Concept
Semantic Field

Animals

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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