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[iverglas]

137. never studied ancient Greek, did you?

Find an etymological dictionary somewhere.

Here, I'll do your homework.


http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=hysterical

hysterical Look up hysterical at Dictionary.com
1610s, from L. hystericus "of the womb," from Gk. hysterikos "of the womb, suffering in the womb," from hystera "womb" (see uterus). Originally defined as a neurotic condition peculiar to women and thought to be caused by a dysfunction of the uterus. Meaning "very funny" (by 1939) is from the notion of uncontrollable fits of laughter. Related: Hysterically.


You'll recognize the common root in words like "hysterectomy". Can men have them too?

Consider your reaction if you were said to be suffering from a testosterone overdose. That's Greek too. You just happen to know what that one means.