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loci

/loʊkaɪ/ noun · British & US
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What does loci mean?

noun

A place or point from which something originates or is perceived; a location or site. In biology, a specific location on a chromosome where a gene is situated.

Example

"The loci of the ancient city were discovered through archaeological excavations."

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