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noun
a plural of locus.
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noun, plural lo·ci 
[-sahy, -kee, -kahy] , lo·ca [-kuh] .
[-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
1525–35; < Latin; OL stlocus a place
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| LOCA low osmolar contrast agent |
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