asthenic

/as-then-ik/US // æsˈθɛn ɪk //UK // (æsˈθɛnɪk) //

气喘病,气喘吁吁,气喘的,气喘吁吁的

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective

1
- : of, relating to, or characterized by asthenia; weak.
- : having a slight build or slender body structure.Compare athletic, pyknic.

n.名词 noun

By the asthenic and emaciated general condition and the peculiar puffy, spongy state of the gums.
The convulsion caused by Strychnia is tonic; that by Hydrocyanic acid, asthenic.
To those who walk or stand in this fashion, let it be known that this is the “habitus enteroptoticus,” or asthenic droop.
These were to be used respectively in asthenic and in sthenic disorders.
These latter were to be used in sthenic, the others in asthenic disorders.