#22: Hysteria — Ancient Doctors Blamed a Wandering Uterus

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.---More from Sticky Note Podcasts:Deep in the Stacks (daily jazz vinyl) | Required Drinking (cocktail history) | Photography Knowledge (daily photo tips)stickynotepodcasts.com

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