hysterogenic

[his-ter-uh-jen-ik]

hys·ter·o·gen·ic

[his-ter-uh-jen-ik]
adjective Medicine/Medical.
inducing hysteria.

Origin:
1885–90; hyster(ia) + -o- + -genic

hys·ter·og·e·ny [his-tuh-roj-uh-nee] , noun
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Hysterogenic is always a great word to know.
So is calcanei. Does it mean:
the first or innermost digit of the foot of humans and other primates or of the hind foot of other mammals; great toe; big toe.
the largest tarsal bone, forming the prominence of the heel.
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hysterogenic (ˌhɪstərəˈdʒɛnɪk)
 
adj
inducing hysteria
 
[C20: from hysteria + -genic]
 
hysterogeny
 
n

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hysterogenic hys·ter·o·gen·ic (hĭs'tə-rō-jěn'ĭk)
adj.
Causing hysterical symptoms or reactions.

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