loca

[loh-kuh]

lo·ca

[loh-kuh]
noun
a plural of locus.
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lo·cus

[loh-kuhs]
noun, plural lo·ci [-sahy, -kee, -kahy] , lo·ca [-kuh] .
1.
a place; locality.
2.
a center or source, as of activities or power: locus of control.
3.
Mathematics. the set of all points, lines, or surfaces that satisfy a given requirement.
4.
Genetics. the chromosomal position of a gene as determined by its linear order relative to the other genes on that chromosome.

Origin:
1525–35; < Latin; OL stlocus a place
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LOCA
low osmolar contrast agent
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