# pithiatism

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpɪθiəˌtɪzəm/

## Definitions
1. A form of hysteria that can be cured by persuasive suggestion.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek πείθω (peíthō) + -ism; coined by Joseph Babinski.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/pithiatism