as·the·ni·a

(ăs-thē′nē-ə)

Loss or lack of bodily strength; weakness; debility.

[New Latin, from Greek astheneia, from asthenēs, weak : a-, without; see a-¹ + sthenos, strength; see segh- in Indo-European roots.]

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asthenia

(æsˈθiːnɪə) or

astheny

(Pathology) pathol an abnormal loss of strength; debility

[C19: via New Latin from Greek astheneia weakness, from a-¹ + sthenos strength]

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as•the•ni•a

(æsˈθi ni ə)

n.

lack or loss of strength; weakness.

[1795–1805; < Greek asthéneia=asthene-, s. of asthenḗs weak]

asthenia

Medicine. any of several conditions characterized by lack or loss of strength and energy, as neurasthenia, myasthenia, or somasthenia. — asthenie, adj.

as·the·ni·a

n. astenia, pérdida de vigor.

English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

asthenia

n (ant) astenia

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