NIDUS

(Lat.), n. m. Nid(ned)'u3s(u4s). Fr., nid, nid de pigeon (ou d'hi rondelle [4th def.]). 1. See NEST. 2. A focus of development or growth; the seat of a germ, [a, 48.] 3. The nucleus of a nerve. 4. A fo a in the cerebellum situated between the uvula and nodules posteriorly and the posterior medullary velum anteriorly. [I. 6 (K).] N. esculent us. See Edible. NEST. N. facial is. See Facial NUCLEUS. N. of Westphal. See WestphaVs NUCLEUS. [s. 105]