Where does “neurosis” come from?
Neurosis comes from Ancient Greek -ωσις, a suffix denoting a condition or process, combined with Ancient Greek νεῦρον meaning nerve, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European snḗh₁wr̥ and (s)neh₁-.
neurosis (English): A mental disorder, less severe than psychosis,...
Definitions
- A mental disorder, less severe than psychosis,...