anergy

anergy

(ˈænədʒɪ)

n

1. lack of energy

2. (Physiology) immunol diminution or lack of immunity to an antigen

[from New Latin anergia, from an- + Greek ergon work]

anergic adj

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anergy

1. a lack of strength.
2. the failure of the body to respond to an allergen or antigen.

See also: Disease and Illness

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	anergy - reduction or lack of an immune response to a specific antigen immunological disorder - a disorder of the immune system
	2.	anergy - inactivity and lack of energy   inaction, inactiveness, inactivity - the state of being inactive

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Translations

an·er·gy

n. anergia.

1. astenia, falta de energía;

2. reducción o falta de respuesta a un antígeno específico.

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anergy

n anergia

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