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nexus

nex·us [ néksəss ] (plural nex·us or nex·us·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. connection: a connection or link associating two or more people or things

2. connected group: a group or series of connected people or things

3. center: the center or focus of something

4. cell biology specialized part of cell membrane: a specialized area of the cellular membrane that helps cells to communicate or adhere

[Mid-17th century. < Latin nex-, past participle of nectere "bind"]
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