sthenic

American  

[sthen-ik] / ˈsθɛn ɪk /

adjective

1. sturdy; heavily and strongly built.

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sthenic British  

/ ˈsθɛnɪk /

adjective

1. abounding in energy or bodily strength; active or strong

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Etymology

Origin of sthenic

First recorded in 1780–90; extracted from asthenic

Example Sentences

The resultant outcome of them is in any case what Kant calls a "sthenic" affection, an excitement of the cheerful, expansive, "dynamogenic" order which, like any tonic, freshens our vital powers.

From Varieties of Religious Experience, a Study in Human Nature by James, William

For instance, the first slight disturbance of the functions which rises from a sthenic state, often resembles those verging towards a state of debility or asthenia.

From Popular Lectures on Zoonomia Or The Laws of Animal Life, in Health and Disease by Garnett, Thomas

The sthenic inflammations take place in robust individuals with powerful hearts and an abundant supply of blood.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Treatment.—As this is a disease unattended by alterations of the blood itself, although a specific fever, and is of a sthenic type, active remedies are admissible and indicated.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.

To this we may add, that whatsoever part may have been injured by inflammation, that part in every future sthenic attack is in more danger of being inflamed than the rest.

From Popular Lectures on Zoonomia Or The Laws of Animal Life, in Health and Disease by Garnett, Thomas