globus hystericus

Definitions

Globus (lump in the throat) when believed (by the speaker or writer) to be psychosomatic (hysterical).

dated, proscribed, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Something which could later be interpreted as hysteria – a disorder marked by palpitations, migratory pain, breathing difficulties and the globus hystericus – might be attributed to a wandering uterus.”

“A careful evaluation of a patient with globus hystericus, possibly with the assistance of X-ray or laryngoscopy evidence, reveals no anatomical evidence of upper respiratory obstruction.”

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