sthenic

[ sthen-ik ]

/ ˈsθɛn ɪk /

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adjective

sturdy; heavily and strongly built.

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Origin of sthenic

First recorded in 1780–90; extracted from asthenic

Words nearby sthenic

Sth, St. Helena, St. Helens, St. Helier, sthenia, sthenic, Stheno, STI, stibial, stibine, stibium

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How to use sthenic in a sentence

They have sometimes been employed with advantage in fevers of the acute or sthenic kind.
The Action of Medicines in the System|Frederick William Headland
Sthenic, sthen′ik, adj. attended with increased action of the heart: strong, robust: inspiring.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements)|Various
The sthenic inflammations take place in robust individuals with powerful hearts and an abundant supply of blood.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various
These were to be used respectively in asthenic and in sthenic disorders.
The Action of Medicines in the System|Frederick William Headland

These latter were to be used in sthenic, the others in asthenic disorders.
The Action of Medicines in the System|Frederick William Headland

British Dictionary definitions for sthenic

sthenic

/ (ˈsθɛnɪk) /

adjective

abounding in energy or bodily strength; active or strong

Word Origin for sthenic

C18: from New Latin sthenicus, from Greek sthenos force, on the model of asthenic

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