Multifocal

multifocal /mul·ti·fo·cal/ (mul?te-fo´k'l) arising from or pertaining to many foci.

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mul·ti·fo·cal (mlt-fkl)

adj.

Relating to or arising from many foci.

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Multifocal

Having many focal points. In progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, it means that damage caused by the disease occurs at multiple sites.

Mentioned in: Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Retinoblastoma

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multifocal

arising from or pertaining to many foci.

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multifocal cystic iris separation

separation of the posterior iridal epithelium of aged dogs.

multifocal intramural myocardial infarction

a result of hyalinization of small, intramural, coronary arteries in old dogs. Called also MIMI.

multifocal symmetrical myelinolytic encephalopathy

a fatal disease of Limousin and Simmental calves, beginning at about a month of age with blindness and dysmetria (Limousins) or at 5-8 months of age with signs of ataxia and weight loss (Simmentals).

multifocal syndrome

neurological signs indicating more than one lesion site. Usually seen with infectious diseases of the brain or degenerative storage diseases.