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focal
[fo´kal]pertaining to or having a focus.
focal disease a localized disease.
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fo·cal
(fō'kăl),1. Denoting a focus.
2. Relating to a localized area.
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focal
adjective Limited to a specific area.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
fo·cal
(fō'kăl)1. Denoting a focus.
2. Relating to a localized area.
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focal
Localized and circumscribed.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
fo·cal
(fō'kăl)1. Denoting a focus.
2. Relating to a localized area.
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