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From American + -itis, because Americans were said to be particularly prone to the condition. Popularised by William James.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Americanitis
Today it means: neurasthenia Full definition →
Today it means: neurasthenia Full definition →
From American + -itis, because Americans were said to be particularly prone to the condition. Popularised by William James.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.