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asthenia
[ as-thee-nee-uh ]
noun
- lack or loss of strength; weakness.
asthenia
/ æsˈθiːnɪə; ˈæsθənɪ /
noun
- pathol an abnormal loss of strength; debility
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of asthenia1
C19: via New Latin from Greek astheneia weakness, from a- 1+ sthenos strength
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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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