Dictionary Definition
nidus
Noun
1 a central point or locus of an infection in an
organism; "the focus of infection" [syn: focus, focal
point]
2 a nest in which spiders or insects deposit
their eggs [also: nidi
(pl)]
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Etymology
From etyl la nidus#LatinNoun
- A nest for insects or small animals
- A locus of infection in an organism
- An originating point for a phenomenon
Latin
Extensive Definition
A nidus may refer to:
- A nest for insects or small animals
- A locus of infection in an organism
- An originating point for a phenomenon