asthenia
lack or loss of strength; weakness.
Origin of asthenia
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How to use asthenia in a sentence
There is usually general asthenia, with more or less emaciation.
Parasites | T. Spencer CobboldParesis 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 MilesDid any one ever witness such an exhibition of ineptitude and spiritual asthenia?
The Purpose of the Papacy | John S. VaughanLieut. Greely's disease is called by the surgeon asthenia, a diminution of the vital forces.
Attacks of syncope appear, and in fatal cases—which are not common—death results from asthenia.
British Dictionary definitions for asthenia
astheny (ˈæsθənɪ)
/ (æsˈθiːnɪə) /
pathol an abnormal loss of strength; debility
Origin of asthenia
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