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neurasthenic

American  
[noor-uhs-then-ik, nyoor-] / ˌnʊər əsˈθɛn ɪk, ˌnyʊər- /

adjective

  1. relating to, having, or experiencing neurasthenia.

noun

  1. a person with neurasthenia.

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Etymology

Origin of neurasthenic

First recorded in 1875–80; neurasthen(ia) + -ic

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Neurasthenic patients quite generally have hypotension, although occasionally with suprarenal disturbance they may have an increased tension.

From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)

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