hys·ter·e·sis (h s t -r  ss)n. pl. hys·ter·e·ses (-s z) The lagging of an effect behind its cause, as when the change in magnetism of a body lags behind changes in the magnetic field. [Greek huster sis, a shortcoming, from husterein, to come late, from husteros, late; see ud- in Indo-European roots.]hys ter·etic (-r tk) adj. |
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