{ Hys‐ter″ic (?), Hys‐ter″ic‐al (?), } a. [L. hystericus, Gr. �, fr. υστἕρα the womb; perh. akin to � latter, later, and E. utter, out.] Of or pertaining to hysteria; affected, or troubled, with hysterics; convulsive, fitful.
With no hysteric weakness or feverish excitement, they preserved their peace and patience. Bancroft.