A paronychia is an infection of the skin that surrounds a toenail or fingernail. Acute paronychia â This usually appears as a sudden, very painful area of swelling, warmth and redness around a fingernail or toenail, usually after an injury to the area.
Definition of 'reflector'. reflector (rÉªflektÉÊ³ ) A reflector is a small piece of specially patterned glass or plastic which is fitted to the back of a bicycle or car or to a post beside the road, and which glows when light shines on it. A reflector is a type of telescope which uses a mirror that is shaped like a ball.
reflection reÂ·flecÂ·tion (rÄ­-flÄk'shÉn) n. The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected. Something, such as light, radiant heat, sound, or an image, that is reflected. The folding of a membrane from the wall of a cavity over an organ and back to the wall. The folds so made. Mental concentration; careful consideration. A thought or an opinion resulting from such consideration.