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.
reflect verb (RETURN) B2 [ I or T ] If a surface reflects light, heat, sound, or an image, it sends the light, etc. back and does not absorb it: He saw himself reflected in the water/mirror/shop window. The light reflected off the surface of the water. More examples. The candlelight reflected on his gold wristwatch.