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asthenic

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as·then·ic  (s-thnk)
adj.
1. Relating to or exhibiting asthenia; weak.
2. Having a slender, lightly muscled physique.
n.
A person having such a physique.
asthenic [æsˈθɛnɪk]
adj
1. (Medicine / Pathology) of, relating to, or having asthenia; weak
2. (Psychology) (in constitutional psychology) referring to a physique characterized by long limbs and a small trunk: claimed to be associated with a schizoid personality See also somatotype
n
a person having long limbs and a small trunk
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.asthenic - lacking strength or vigorasthenic - lacking strength or vigor            
debilitated, enervated, adynamic
weak - wanting in physical strength; "a weak pillar"
2.asthenic - having a slender physiqueasthenic - having a slender physique            
ectomorphic - having a build with little fat or muscle but with long limbs
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