nidus
nidus · nidi · niduses
An aggregate of neuronsAn aggregate of neurons.
/ˈnaɪdəs/
Meaning
5 sensesAn aggregate of neurons.
A nest for insects or small animals.
a nest in which spiders or insects deposit their eggs
A place of infection in an organism.
a central point or locus of an infection in an organism
An origin (originating point) for a phenomenon.
A home or place to stay.
Origin
Borrowed from Latin nīdus (“nest”). Doublet of nye and nest.Borrowed from Latin nīdus (“nest”). Doublet of nye and nest.
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Forms
plural: nidi / nidusesSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a central point or locus of an infection in an organism:focusfocal point
Word family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular