asthenia

[ as-thee-nee-uh ]

noun

1. lack or loss of strength; weakness.

asthenia

/ æsˈθiːnɪə; ˈæsθənɪ /

noun

1. pathol an abnormal loss of strength; debility

Word History and Origins

Origin of asthenia¹

1795–1805; < New Latin < Greek asthéneia weakness, equivalent to asthene-, stem of asthenḗs ( a- a- ⁶ + sthene-, variant stem of sthénos strength) + -ia -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of asthenia¹

C19: via New Latin from Greek astheneia weakness, from a- ¹+ sthenos strength

Example Sentences

There is usually general asthenia, with more or less emaciation.

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Paresis or asthenia may be found in the trunk muscles, or evidenced by weakness of the grip, or drooping of the head to one side.

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Did any one ever witness such an exhibition of ineptitude and spiritual asthenia?

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Lieut. Greely's disease is called by the surgeon asthenia, a diminution of the vital forces.

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Attacks of syncope appear, and in fatal cases—which are not common—death results from asthenia.

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