adynamia

/ (ˌædɪˈneɪmɪə) /

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noun

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

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Derived forms of adynamia

adynamic (ˌædɪˈnæmɪk), adjective

Word Origin for adynamia

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

Words nearby adynamia

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How to use adynamia in a sentence

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
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

Medical definitions for adynamia

adynamia

[ ā′dī-năm′ēə, ăd′ə-nā′mē-ə ]

Loss of strength or vigor, usually because of disease.