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  2. Locus (genetics) - Wikipedia

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    In genetics, a locus (pl.: loci) is a specific, fixed position on a chromosome where a particular gene or genetic marker is located. [1] Each chromosome carries many genes, with each gene occupying a different position or locus; in humans, the total number of protein-coding genes in a complete haploid set of 23 chromosomes is estimated at ...

  3. Genius loci - Wikipedia

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    In classical Roman religion, a genius loci (pl.: genii locorum) was the protective spirit of a place. It was often depicted in religious iconography as a figure holding attributes such as a cornucopia, patera (libation bowl), or snake. Many Roman altars found throughout the Western Roman Empire were dedicated to a particular genius loci.

  4. Method of loci - Wikipedia

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    The method of loci is a strategy for memory enhancement, which uses visualizations of familiar spatial environments in order to enhance the recall of information. The method of loci is also known as the memory journey , memory palace , journey method , memory spaces , or mind palace technique .

  5. Locus (mathematics) - Wikipedia

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    Each curve in this example is a locus defined as the conchoid of the point P and the line l.In this example, P is 8 cm from l. In geometry, a locus (plural: loci) (Latin word for "place", "location") is a set of all points (commonly, a line, a line segment, a curve or a surface), whose location satisfies or is determined by one or more specified conditions.

  6. Locus - Wikipedia

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    Locus (plural loci) is Latin for "place". It may refer to: Mathematics and science.

  7. Loci theologici - Wikipedia

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    Loci Theologici was a term applied by Melanchthon to Protestant systems of dogmatics and retained by many as late as the seventeenth century. It is also a way of ordering the strength of different sources used in Catholic theology usually attributed to Melchor Cano and still in use today.

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  9. Talk:Genius loci - Wikipedia

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    Genius is in the Latin nominative case, loci is in the genitive case ("of the place"), similar to modus operandi or corpus delicti. What I'd like to know is what is the accepted pronunciation, since the accurate Latin pronunciation (GAY-nee-us LO-kee) sounds stilted in conversation.