English Explanatory Dictionary

pithiatism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of hysteria that can be cured by persuasive suggestion.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪθiəˌtɪzəm/

Word forms

pithiatism pithiatisms

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πείθω (peíthō) + -ism; coined by Joseph Babinski.

Derived words

pithiatic
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