loci

noun

1. 1

   A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.

   “The cafeteria was the locus of activity.”

2. 2

   The set of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation or condition.

   “A circle is the locus of points from which the distance to the center is a given value, the radius.”

3. 3

   A fixed position on a chromosome that may be occupied by one or more genes.

4. 4

   (chiefly in the plural) A passage in writing, especially in a collection of ancient sacred writings arranged according to a theme.