Hysteric

Hysterical (his-tcr'-ik, kis-ter/ -ik-al). Pertaining to hysteria, q. v. Also, pertaining to the womb. H. Temperature. Set Thermal Ataxia. H. Breast, a condition of the breast in neurotic women marked by exce ive superficial 1 diffuse swelling, constant variation in size and hardne , and by the recurrence of these symptoms at the menstrual epochs. H. Dyspnea, intensely rapid in neurotic individuals, without corresponding alteration of the pulse-rate. H. Somnolence, the early stage or lighter form of H. Trance. H. Trance, a peculiar condition in which the patient sinks into a lethargic, corpse-like condition, lasting from a few hours to several days.