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1. locus_of_infection
noun. the specific site in the body where an infection originates.
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4. infection
noun. ['ˌɪnˈfɛkʃən'] the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms.
5. infection
noun. ['ˌɪnˈfɛkʃən'] (international law) illegality that taints or contaminates a ship or cargo rendering it liable to seizure.
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6. infection
noun. ['ˌɪnˈfɛkʃən'] (medicine) the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms and their multiplication which can lead to tissue damage and disease.
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8. locus
noun. ['ˈloʊkəs'] the specific site of a particular gene on its chromosome.
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- locus (English)
- locus (Latin)
- stlocus (Latin)
9. locus
noun. ['ˈloʊkəs'] the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting).
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- locus (English)
- locus (Latin)
- stlocus (Latin)