Definition
- (noun) A condition where the patient has neurological symptoms such as numbness, blindness, paralysis, or fits, but without any neurological explanation.
- (noun) Behavior exhibiting excessive or uncontrollable emotion, such as fear or panic.
- (noun) A mental disorder characterized by emotional excitability etc. without an organic cause.
- (noun) (until early 20th century) Any disorder of women with some psychiatric symptoms without other diagnosis, ascribed to uterine influences on the female body, lack of pregnancy, or lack of sex.
Word stats
- Hysteria contains 8 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
- It uses 8 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 3.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 14.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Hysteria mean?
A condition where the patient has neurological symptoms such as numbness, blindness, paralysis, or fits, but without any neurological explanation.
How many letters are in Hysteria?
Hysteria has 8 letters.
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