multifocal
adjective
mul·ti·fo·cal
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Definition of multifocal
: having multiple foci: such as
a
of a disease
: arising from or present in more than one location or localized area of the body
multifocal pneumonia with infiltrates throughout both lungs … Kaposi's sarcoma is "multifocal" with a storm of lesions springing up simultaneously in several spots, in contrast to cancer's single-cell origin.— Marilyn Chase
b
: having two or more parts that correct vision at different focal distances : having more than one focal length
multifocal eyeglasses
— compare bifocal entry 1, trifocal entry 1
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multifocal
adjective
mul·ti·fo·cal
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Medical Definition of multifocal
1
: having more than one focal length
multifocal lenses
2
: arising from or occurring in more than one focus or location
multifocal seizures