locus
//ˈloʊ.kəs//
Noun
locusSingular
lociPlural
1
A particular position, point, or place, especially one where something occurs or is situated.
The library has become the locus of intellectual activity in our community.
2
(Mathematics) The set of all points whose location is determined by stated conditions.
The locus of points equidistant from a fixed point is a circle.
3
(Genetics) The specific position of a gene or DNA sequence on a chromosome.
Scientists identified the locus of the gene responsible for the disease on chromosome 7.
4
The center or focus of activity, attention, or power.
The capital city became the locus of political power in the country.