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rector (oh) and nemesis (medicine)


rector (oh)



[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Latin; Origin: 'governor, ruler', from regere; REGENT]
a priest in some Christian churches who is responsible for a particular area, group etc
-see also vicar vicar
the person in charge of certain colleges and schools

nemesis (medicine)


nemesis


The goddess of retribution or vengeance; hence, retributive justice personified; divine vengeance. "This is that ancient doctrine of nemesis who keeps watch in the universe, and lets no offense go unchastised." (Emerson)

Origin: L, fr. Gr, orig, distribution, fr. To distribute. See Nomad.

Source: Websters Dictionary