Explore the shocking origin of 'hysteria'—a word rooted in the Greek *hystera* (uterus). For centuries, doctors believed the uterus could literally wander through a woman's body, causing mental breakdown. Discover how ancient medical pseudoscience shaped language and stigma.

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