Hysterical strength describes displays of extreme strength by humans, beyond what is believed to be normal. It is a speculative term that is not recognized in medical academia; the concept has only a small body of anecdotal evidence to support it. Some sources use the term "superhuman strength" when describing observed symptoms, such as The American College of Emergency Physicians' definition of excited delirium.
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