asthenia

[ as-thee-nee-uh ]

/ æsˈθi ni ə /

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noun

lack or loss of strength; weakness.

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Origin of asthenia

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

Words nearby asthenia

asteroidean, asteroid hyalosis, Asteropaeus, aster yellows, as the crow flies, asthenia, asthenic, asthenopia, asthenospermia, asthenosphere, asthma

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How to use asthenia in a sentence

There is usually general asthenia, with more or less emaciation.
Parasites|T. Spencer Cobbold
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.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition.|Alexander Miles
Did any one ever witness such an exhibition of ineptitude and spiritual asthenia?
The Purpose of the Papacy|John S. Vaughan
Lieut. Greely's disease is called by the surgeon asthenia, a diminution of the vital forces.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 458, October 11, 1884|Various

Attacks of syncope appear, and in fatal cases—which are not common—death results from asthenia.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

British Dictionary definitions for asthenia

asthenia

astheny (ˈæsθənɪ)

/ (æsˈθiːnɪə) /

noun

pathol an abnormal loss of strength; debility

Word Origin for asthenia

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

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Medical definitions for asthenia

asthenia

[ ăs-thē′nē-ə ]

Loss or lack of bodily strength; weakness; debility.

Other words from asthenia

as•then′ic (-thĕn′ĭk) adj.