nexus
[ nek-suh s ]
/ ˈnɛk səs /
noun, plural nex·us·es, nex·us.
a means of connection; tie; link.
a connected series or group.
the core or center, as of a matter or situation.
Cell Biology.
a specialized area of the cell membrane involved in intercellular communication and adhesion.
Origin of nexus
1655–65; < Latin
nexus a binding, joining, fastening, equivalent to
nect(ere) to bind, fasten, tie +
-tus suffix of v. action, with
tt >
s
Words nearby nexus
next door to,
next friend,
next of kin,
next to,
next-door,
nexus,
nexö,
nexø,
ney,
neyagawa,
nez percé
Example sentences from the Web for nexus
British Dictionary definitions for nexus
nexus
/ (ˈnɛksəs) /
noun plural nexus
a means of connection between members of a group or things in a series; link; bond
a connected group or series
Word Origin for nexus
C17: from Latin: a binding together, from
nectere to bind
Medical definitions for nexus
nexus
[ nĕk′səs ]
n. pl. nexus
gap junction