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hysteria

 

[ hษชหˆstษชษ™riษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mental disorder

Hysteria is a psychological condition characterized by excessive or uncontrollable emotion, especially in response to stress or trauma. Historically, it was often attributed to women, with symptoms ranging from emotional outbursts to physical manifestations without a clear medical basis. The term has evolved, and in modern psychology, it may relate to various anxiety disorders. Hysteria was once thought to be linked to a wandering uterus, a theory prevalent in ancient medicine, but is now understood through a more scientific lens.

Synonyms

agitation, emotional upheaval, frenzy

Examples of usage

  • Her outburst was a clear example of hysteria.
  • The crowd's hysteria was palpable during the concert.
  • He suffered from hysteria after the traumatic event.

Translations

Translations of the word "hysteria" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น histeria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฟเคธเฅเคŸเฅ€เคฐเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hysterie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ histeria

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ัั‚ะตั€ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ histeria

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ’ใ‚นใƒ†ใƒชใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hystรฉrie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ histeria

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท histeri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํžˆ์Šคํ…Œ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุณุชูŠุฑูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hysterie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hystรฉria

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญ‡ๆ–ฏๅบ•้‡Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ histerija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hysteria

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะธัั‚ะตั€ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ histeriya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hissteria

Etymology

The word 'hysteria' originates from the Greek word 'hystera', meaning 'uterus'. The term was used in the 19th century to describe a psychological disorder predominantly affecting women, believed to arise from a malfunctioning uterus. This notion rooted hysteria in the realm of womenโ€™s health, suggesting that emotional disturbances were linked to female anatomy. The concept of hysteria gained further traction due to the works of physicians like Jean-Martin Charcot and Sigmund Freud, who explored its psychological dimensions. By the early 20th century, the understanding of hysteria began to shift, as it was recognized that the condition could affect anyone, not just women, and was related to broader psychological issues rather than solely reproductive health. Today, the term is less commonly used in clinical settings, having been replaced by more precise diagnoses related to anxiety and stress disorders.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,271, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.