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hysteriform

hysteriform In this historical source, hysteriform describes seizure-like or wave-like episodes in general paralysis that resemble hysteria, marked by uncontrolled emotional outbursts and sometimes trembling or muscular twitching.

In this historical source, hysteriform describes seizure-like or wave-like episodes in general paralysis that resemble hysteria, marked by uncontrolled emotional outbursts and sometimes trembling or muscular twitching. The passage says these episodes were noted mainly in women, though they could also occur in men.