| romanticism | A fondness for romantic characteristics or peculiarities; specifically, in modern literature, an aiming at romantic effects; applied to the productions of a school of writers who sought to revive certain medival forms and methods in opposition to the so-called classical style. "He [Lessing] may be said to have begun the revolt from pseudo-classicism in poetry, and to have been thus unconsciously the founder of romanticism." (Lowell) Origin: CF. It. Romanticismo, F. Romantisme, romanticisme. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| collar-stud chalazion | A chalazion that extends through the tarsal plate anteriorly (c. Externum) and toward the conjunctiva. (05 Mar 2000) |
| shirt-stud abscess | An abscess consisting of two cavities connected by a narrow isthmus, usually formed by rupture of an abscesses through a fascial layer in the hand or foot. Synonym: shirt-stud abscess. (05 Mar 2000) |