situs

noun si·tus \ˈsī-təs\

Definition of SITUS

: the place where something exists or originates; specifically : the place where something (as a right) is held to be located in law

Latin — more at site

First Known Use: 1701

Medical Dictionary

noun si·tus \ˈsīt-əs\

: the place where something exists or originates : site <situs of an inflammation>

Next Word in the Dictionary: situtungaPrevious Word in the Dictionary: sit–uponAll Words Near: situs

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