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UTERUS
1610s, from L. uterus "womb, belly" (pl. uteri), from PIE root *udero- "abdomen, womb, stomach" (cf. Skt. udaram "belly," Gk. hystera"womb," Latv. vēders "stomach," O.C.S. vedro "bucket").

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2012-09-11 14:51 (saite)
HYSTERICAL
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.

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