focolaio
/foˈkɔ.lajo/noun★Intermediate
general
A place or area where a disease, fire, or other harmful event is concentrated or originates.
Il focolaio dell'incendio è stato rapidamente contenuto.
The outbreak of the fire was quickly contained.
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Often used in medical contexts to describe the origin of an infection.
Collocations
focolaio di infezioneinfection hotspotfocolaio di violenzaviolence hotspot
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💡Pro Tip
Medical Context
In medical contexts, 'focolaio' often refers to the origin of an infection or disease outbreak.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the Italian word 'focolare' (hearth or fireplace), with the suffix '-aio' indicating a place or area.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in medical and emergency contexts to describe the origin or concentration of a harmful event.
Word Breakdown
focol-
hearth or fireplace
root-aio
place or area
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