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anxiety hysteria

/æŋˈzaɪəti hɪˈstɪəriə/

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/æŋˈzaɪəti hɪˈstɪəriə/C1formalmedical
  • ruПсихологический термин, описывающий состояние крайнего, неконтролируемого страха или эмоционального расстройства, которое быстро распространяется среди группы или поражает человека, часто проявляясь в физических симптомах, таких как панические атаки или нервное возбуждение.

A psychological term describing a state of extreme, uncontrollable fear or emotional distress that spreads rapidly among a group or affects an individual, often manifesting in physical symptoms like panic attacks or nervous agitation.

  1. Psychological conditionC1formal

    A state of extreme emotional distress characterized by both anxiety and hysterical symptoms, often involving physical manifestations without a clear physical cause.

    ruТревожная истерия

    • The patient was diagnosed with anxiety hysteria after experiencing sudden panic attacks and fainting spells.
    • In the 19th century, many women were misdiagnosed with anxiety hysteria.
    • The therapist explained that anxiety hysteria can manifest as temporary paralysis or loss of speech.