hysteri — meaning in English

English meaning

• hysteria noun A state of extreme, uncontrollable emotion, ranging from panic to wild excitement.
• hysterics noun A fit of uncontrollable emotion, especially crying, laughing, or panic.

Senses

hysteri is used for these senses in English:

• female hysteria A now unrecognized medical diagnosis made exclusively in women with symptoms including faintness, nervousness, sexual desire, insomnia, fluid retention and heaviness in the abdomen.
• hysteria Behavior exhibiting excessive or uncontrollable emotions, in a wide range from joy to panic but usually including anxiety or fear.
• hysterics Hysteria; a bout of hysteria.