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hystericus
3 English words descend from Latin
hystericus
, most common first.
hysteria
Behavior exhibiting excessive or uncontrollable emotions, in a wide range from joy to panic but usually including anxiety or fear.
hysterical
Of, or arising from hysteria.
hysteric
Hysterical; relating to hysteria.