nidus

Noun
  1. A central point or locus of an infection in an organism (synset 114206179)
    "the focus of infection"
    is a type of: point - the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
    is a part of: focal infection - bacterial infection limited to a specific organ or region especially one causing symptoms elsewhere
    same as: focal point, focus
  2. A nest in which spiders or insects deposit their eggs (synset 109393939)
    is a type of: nest - a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
    subtypes: hornet's nest, hornets' nest, wasp's nest, wasps' nest - habitation for wasps or hornets

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