Hystericsl Paroxysm Flashcards
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What was hysterical paroxysm?
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The medical term for the female orgasm in the Victorian era
-believed to cure female hysteria
- can be seen through Lucy’s death
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What was hysterical paroxysm?
The medical term for the female orgasm in the Victorian era
-believed to cure female hysteria
- can be seen through Lucy’s death
English Lit-dracula-context (17 decks)