definition of
[hysteria]

[1] #1 hysteria n. [craze, delirium, frenzy, fury] state of violent mental agitation. wn

[2] #2 hysteria n. excessive or uncontrollable fear. wn

[3] #3 hysteria n. [hysterical neurosis] neurotic disorder characterized by violent emotional outbreaks and disturbances of sensory and motor functions. wn