situs

[ sahy-tuhs, see- ]

noun,plural si·tus·es, si·tus.
  1. position; situation.

  2. the proper or original position, as of a part or organ.

Origin of situs

1
From Latin, dating back to 1695–1705; see origin at site

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situs

/ (ˈsaɪtəs) /


nounplural -tus
  1. position or location, esp the usual or right position of an organ or part of the body

Origin of situs

1
C18: from Latin: site, situation, position

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