acclimatization
- n adaptation to a new climate (a new temperature or altitude or environment)
accommodating iol
- n a lens implant containing a hinge that allows for both near and far vision (thus mimicking the natural lens of a young person)
accommodating lens implant
- n a lens implant containing a hinge that allows for both near and far vision (thus mimicking the natural lens of a young person)
accommodation
- n making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
- n a settlement of differences
they reached an accommodation with Japan - n in the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality
- n living quarters provided for public convenience
overnight accommodations are available - n the act of providing something (lodging or seat or food) to meet a need
- n (physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the natural lens of the eye
accommodation endorser
- n a person who endorses a promissory note without compensation or benefit but simply as a favor to the borrower