memorization memorization /ˌmɛməraɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

1. () Learning so as to be able to remember verbatim  ( committal to memory , memorisation [British] , memorization )
   learning so as to be able to remember verbatim
    The actor's memorization of his lines
   the actor's memorization of his lines
   
   

 counterreformation counterreformation /ˌkaʊntərˌriːfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

noun

1. 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.
   
   

 staphylococcus staphylococcus /ˌstæfələˈkɔkəs/

noun

1. Spherical Gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils, septicemia or infections  ( staph , staphylococci , staphylococcus )
   spherical Gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils, septicemia or infections
   
   

 adjuvant adjuvant /ˈædʒʊvənt/

adjective

1. (pharmacology) enhancing the action of a medical treatment  ( adjuvant )
   (pharmacology) enhancing the action of a medical treatment
    The adjuvant action of certain bacteria
   the adjuvant action of certain bacteria
   
2. Furnishing added support  ( accessory , adjunct , adjuvant , ancillary , appurtenant , auxiliary )
   furnishing added support
    An ancillary pump
   an ancillary pump
    An adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism
   an adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism
    The mind and emotions are auxiliary to each other
   The mind and emotions are auxiliary to each other
   

noun

1. An additive that enhances the effectiveness of medical treatment  ( adjuvant )
   an additive that enhances the effectiveness of medical treatment
    The vaccine included an adjuvant to enhance its efficacy against the virus.
   The vaccine included an adjuvant to enhance its efficacy against the virus.