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English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek πείθω (peíthō) + -ism; coined by Joseph Babinski.
Pronunciation
Noun
pithiatism (usually uncountable, plural pithiatisms)
- (psychology) A form of hysteria that can be cured by persuasive suggestion.
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