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focal adjective [ ˈfəʊk(ə)l ]

• relating to the centre or most important part.
• "the focal symbol of sovereignty is the crown"
• relating to the focus of a lens.
• (of a disease or medical condition) occurring in one particular site in the body.
Origin: late 17th century: from modern Latin focalis, from Latin focus, or directly from focus.


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