locus of infection locus of infection /ˈloʊkəs əv ɪnˈfɛkʃən/

noun

1. The specific site in the body where an infection originates  ( locus of infection )
   the specific site in the body where an infection originates
    It's vital to identify the locus of infection for effective treatment.
   It's vital to identify the locus of infection for effective treatment.
   
   

 test instrument vehicle test instrument vehicle /ˈtɛst ˈɪnstrəmənt ˈviːɪkəl/

noun

1. A rocket fired for test purposes  ( research rocket , test instrument vehicle , test rocket )
   a rocket fired for test purposes
   
   

 quilt quilt /ˈkwɪlt/

noun

1. () Bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together  ( comfort , comforter , puff , quilt )
   bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
    I use a quilt during summer because it's lighter than a duvet
   I use a quilt during summer because it's lighter than a duvet
   
   

verb

1. Create by stitching together  ( quilt )
   create by stitching together
   
2. Stitch or sew together  ( quilt )
   stitch or sew together
    Quilt the skirt
   quilt the skirt
   

 bellyache bellyache /ˈbɛliːˌeɪk/

noun

1. [Informal] An ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region  ( bellyache [Informal] , gastralgia , stomach ache , stomachache )
   an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region
    She took an antacid to relieve her stomach ache after eating too much spicy food
   She took an antacid to relieve her stomach ache after eating too much spicy food
   
   

verb

1. [Informal] Complain  ( beef [Informal] , bellyache [Informal] , bitch [Informal] , crab [Informal] , gripe , grouse , holler [Informal] , squawk )
   complain
    What was he hollering about?
   What was he hollering about?