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counterreformation
counterreformation
/ˌkaʊntərˌriːfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
noun
A reformation intended to counter the results of a prior reformation
(
counterreformation
)
a reformation intended to counter the results of a prior reformation
The counterreformation was a response to the sweeping changes brought about by the original reformation.
The counterreformation was a response to the sweeping changes brought about by the original reformation.
genus Fringilla
genus Fringilla
/ˈdʒiːnəs frɪnˈdʒɪlə/
noun
Type genus of the Fringillidae: chaffinch, brambling
(
Fringilla
,
genus Fringilla
)
type genus of the Fringillidae: chaffinch, brambling
adjutant
adjutant
/ˈædʒətənt/
noun
Large Indian stork with a military gait
(
adjutant
,
adjutant bird
,
adjutant stork
,
Leptoptilus dubius
)
large Indian stork with a military gait
(military) an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
(
adjutant
,
aide-de-camp
,
aide
)
(military) an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
The presidential aide provided crucial support and advice to the leader.
The presidential aide provided crucial support and advice to the leader.
papilledema
papilledema
/ˌpæpɪˈliːdɪmə/
noun
Swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure
(
papilledema
)
swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure
An ophthalmologist can diagnose conditions like papilledema by examining the eyes.
An ophthalmologist can diagnose conditions like papilledema by examining the eyes.
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