nidus

nidus

noun

Definition of NIDUS

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

Synonyms hotbed, hothouse, nest, nidus, nursery, seedbed, seminary

Related Words crucible; base, capital, center, core, cynosure, eye, focus, heart, hub, mecca, nucleus, seat; focus, headquarters