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asthenia

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as·the·ni·a  (s-thn-)
n.
Loss or lack of bodily strength; weakness; debility.
[New Latin, from Greek astheneia, from asthens, weak : a-, without; see a-1 + sthenos, strength; see segh- in Indo-European roots.]
asthenia
Medicine. any of several conditions characterized by lack or loss of strength and energy, as neurasthenia, myasthenia, or somasthenia. — asthenie, adj.
See also: Strength and Weakness
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Noun1.asthenia - an abnormal loss of strength
astheny
debility, feebleness, frailness, frailty, infirmity, valetudinarianism - the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)


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