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hysterogenic

[his-ter-uh-jen-ik]
adjective Medicine/Medical.
  1. inducing hysteria.
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Origin of hysterogenic

First recorded in 1885–90; hyster(ia) + -o- + -genic
Related formshys·ter·og·e·ny [his-tuh-roj-uh-nee] /ˌhɪs təˈrɒdʒ ə ni/, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for hysterogenic

hysterogenic

adjective
  1. inducing hysteria
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Derived Formshysterogeny (ˌhɪstəˈrɒdʒənɪ), noun

Word Origin

C20: from hysteria + -genic
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hysterogenic in Medicine

hysterogenic

(hĭs′tə-rō-jĕn′ĭk)
adj.
  1. Causing hysterical symptoms or reactions.
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