nidus

noun

ni·dus ˈnī-dəs How to pronounce nidus (audio)

plural nidi ˈnī-ˌdī How to pronounce nidus (audio)

or niduses

: a nest or breeding place

especially : a place or substance in an animal or plant where bacteria or other organisms lodge and multiply

: a place where something originates, develops, or is located

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Nidus literally means "nest" in Latin, and some of its relatives in English suggest this connection in a straightforward way. For example, we have nidification for the process of building a nest, and nidicolous, meaning "reared in a nest." But nidus itself, when used as an English word, is apt to refer to a place where bacteria lodge and multiply. Consequently, the extended use of nidus in English often has a negative connotation referring to a source of undesirable opinions or behaviors.

nidus

noun

as in nest

a place or environment that favors the development of something a type of contact lens that proved to be a nidus of infection

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单词	nidus
释义	nidus noun ni·dus ˈnī-dəs plural nidi ˈnī-ˌdī or niduses 1 : a nest or breeding place especially : a place or substance in an animal or plant where bacteria or other organisms lodge and multiply 2 : a place where something originates, develops, or is located Did you know? Nidus literally means "nest" in Latin, and some of its relatives in English suggest this connection in a straightforward way. For example, we have nidification for the process of building a nest, and nidicolous, meaning "reared in a nest." But nidus itself, when used as an English word, is apt to refer to a place where bacteria lodge and multiply. Consequently, the extended use of nidus in English often has a negative connotation referring to a source of undesirable opinions or behaviors. Synonyms breeding ground hotbed hothouse nest nursery seedbed seminary See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a type of contact lens that proved to be a nidus of infection Recent Examples on the Web The indisputably desirable goal of supporting walking, biking and bus-riding around an Uptown nidus was severely wounded. Star Tribune, 30 Nov. 2020 Word History Etymology New Latin, from Latin First Known Use 1734, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition nidus noun ni·dus ˈnī-dəs plural nidi -ˌdī or niduses : a place where something originates or is fostered or develops specifically : the point of origin or focus of an infection or disease process nidus noun as in nest a place or environment that favors the development of something a type of contact lens that proved to be a nidus of infection Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance nest center mecca nursery seedbed hotbed nucleus capital hothouse seminary hub crucible base breeding ground focus core heart cynosure focus seat eye headquarters
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