nidus Synonyms
nidus Meaning
nidus (n)
a central point or locus of an infection in an organism
a nest in which spiders or insects deposit their eggs
nidus (n.)
A nest: a repository for the eggs of birds, insects, etc.; a breeding place; esp., the place or substance where parasites or the germs of a disease effect lodgment or are developed.
nidus Sentence Examples
- The cavity in the bone acted as a nidus for bacterial colonization.
- A small cut became a nidus for a severe infection, requiring immediate medical attention.
- The residual tissue in the wound provided a nidus for further inflammation and necrosis.
- The surgeon meticulously removed all debris and necrotic tissue to prevent it from serving as a nidus for infection.
- The nidus of the tumor was deep within the brain, making it challenging to excise completely.
- The scar tissue formed a nidus for chronic pain and discomfort.
- Antibiotics were ineffective because the bacteria had established a protected nidus within a biofilm.
- The nidus of the abscess was evident as a small, tender swelling on the skin surface.
- Researchers are investigating the role of microangiogenesis in the development of a nidus within a tumor.
- The nidus of the infection was identified through advanced imaging techniques, allowing for targeted antibiotic therapy.
FAQs About the word nidus
a central point or locus of an infection in an organism, a nest in which spiders or insects deposit their eggsA nest: a repository for the eggs of birds, insect
nest, nursery, hotbed, center, capital, base, hub, seminary, hothouse, focus
No antonyms found.
The cavity in the bone acted as a nidus for bacterial colonization.
A small cut became a nidus for a severe infection, requiring immediate medical attention.
The residual tissue in the wound provided a nidus for further inflammation and necrosis.
The surgeon meticulously removed all debris and necrotic tissue to prevent it from serving as a nidus for infection.
