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asthenia

/as-thee-nee-uh/US // æsˈθi ni ə //UK // (æsˈθiːnɪə) //

气喘病,气喘症,喘息症,哮喘

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : lack or loss of strength; weakness.

Examples

  • There is usually general asthenia, with more or less emaciation.

  • Paresis or asthenia may be found in the trunk muscles, or evidenced by weakness of the grip, or drooping of the head to one side.

  • Did any one ever witness such an exhibition of ineptitude and spiritual asthenia?

  • Lieut. Greely's disease is called by the surgeon asthenia, a diminution of the vital forces.

  • Attacks of syncope appear, and in fatal cases—which are not common—death results from asthenia.