Hysteria

Historical term for a chronic, but fluctuating, disorder beginning in early life and characterized by recurrent and multiple somatic complaints not apparently due to physical illness. This diagnosis is not used in contemporary practice.

Year introduced: HYSTERICAL NEUROSES was see under HYSTERIA 1969-1978

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Tree Number(s): F03.675.400.500

MeSH Unique ID: D007046

Entry Terms:

• Hysterical Neuroses
• Neuroses, Hysterical

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Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Mental Disorders
Personality Disorders
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Hysteria