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locus

/ˈləʊkəs/ /ˈloʊkəs/

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noun

Lugar, sitio

A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.

Examples :

"The cafeteria was the locus of activity."

La cafetería era el lugar de la actividad.

place area police position law

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noun

Lugar geométrico

The set of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation or condition.

Examples :

"A circle is the locus of points from which the distance to the center is a given value, the radius."

Un círculo es el lugar geométrico de los puntos desde los cuales la distancia al centro es un valor dado, el radio.

math point space position

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noun

Locus

A fixed position on a chromosome that may be occupied by one or more genes.

Examples :

"The gene for eye color has a specific locus on chromosome 15. "

El gen para el color de ojos tiene un locus específico en el cromosoma 15.

biology position organism part science

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noun

Pasaje, lugar

(chiefly in the plural) A passage in writing, especially in a collection of ancient sacred writings arranged according to a theme.

Examples :

"To understand the ancient teachings on forgiveness, the professor directed us to specific loci in the sacred texts organized by theme. "

Para comprender las antiguas enseñanzas sobre el perdón, el profesor nos dirigió a lugares específicos en los textos sagrados organizados por tema.

literature religion writing language theology