localized
UK: ˈləʊkəlaɪzd | US: ˈloʊkəlaɪzd
adj. restricted to a particular area or part
vt. made local or oriented to a specific region
vt. (medicine) confined to one spot or area
The word "localized" originates from the Latin locus (place), which evolved into Old French local (pertaining to a place). The suffix -ize (from Greek -izein) converts nouns into verbs, indicating "to make or become." Adding -ed forms the past participle, giving the sense of "having been made local." The term reflects a progression from physical place (locus) to the action of confining something to a specific area.
The infection was localized to the patient's left arm.
The company localized its marketing strategy for European customers.
The pain is localized around the knee joint.
The software can be localized into multiple languages.
The protest remained localized and did not spread to other cities.