: of, relating to, being, or having a focus
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a focal figure in the movement
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Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
The trial enrolled 30 adults with focal onset seizures, also known as partial seizures – a common form of epilepsy marked by how electrical activity begins in one part of the brain.
—New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
Best ultra wide angle lens Best ultra wide angle lens: This lens combines a fast f/2.8 aperture with outstanding open wide focal range, perfect for demanding wide-angle photography and nightscapes.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
There is no cure for focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), but the proper care can keep your kidneys healthy for years.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Focal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focal. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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