👉 The term "gethsemanic" is a name used by people in the United States to refer to someone who has been born with a rare genetic condition, known as von Hippel-Lindau disease. This condition affects the pituitary gland and can cause severe symptoms such as seizures, hypothyroidism, and growth retardation. The term "gethsemanic" comes from the Greek word "geta," which means "to get." It is often used to