asthenia
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
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
Vocabulary lists containing asthenia
Example Sentences
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Symptoms of multiple sclerosis vary among patients, but the most common range from vision problems, asthenia, difficulty walking and keeping balance, to numbness or weakness in the arms and legs.
From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2024
Cessation of the actual sensation of pain probably is attributable to cerebral depression and asthenia of the stomach.
From Time Magazine Archive
A pathological condition opposite to that of irritation; debility; want of strength; asthenia.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
Greely's disease is called by the surgeon asthenia, a diminution of the vital forces.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 458, October 11, 1884 by Various
Despite its name, the disease neurasthenia does not signify a real asthenia or weakness.
From Outwitting Our Nerves A Primer of Psychotherapy by Jackson, Josephine A.
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