adynamia

/ (ˌædɪˈneɪmɪə) /

noun

obsolete loss of vital power or strength, esp as the result of illness; weakness or debility

Words nearby adynamia

adwa, adware, adwoman, adygei, adygei republic, adynamia, adynamic ileus, adytum, adz, adze, adzhar autonomous republic

Derived forms of adynamia

adynamic (ˌædɪˈnæmɪk), adjective

Word Origin for adynamia

C19: New Latin, from a- 1 + -dynamia, from Greek dunamis strength, force

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Examples from the Web for adynamia

At this stage of the disease, in which adynamia predominates, everything must tend to support the organism.
On the cattle plague: or, Contagious typhus in horned cattle. Its history, origin, description, and treatment|Honor Bourguignon
Again, the adynamia of malarial attacks is generally ascribable to some cause not essential to those affections.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various

Medical definitions for adynamia

adynamia

[ ā′dī-năm′ēə, ăd′ə-nā′mē-ə ]

n.

Loss of strength or vigor, usually because of disease.