asthenia

Meanings

• Noun

  Weakness or lack of strength, especially in a physical sense.

  - "Her asthenia made it difficult for her to climb the stairs."
  - "The patient's asthenia was a symptom of his illness."
  - "The boxer's asthenia after the match was a cause for concern."

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Pronunciation

1. /æsˈθi.ni.ə/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2776484"

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Variants

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asthenia , asthenias

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'asthenia' meaning 'lack of strength'.

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Trivia

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1. Asthenia is a common symptom of various illnesses and conditions, including anemia, heart disease, and multiple sclerosis.

2. In ancient Greece, asthenia was considered a goddess of weakness and was often depicted as a woman holding a branch with leaves that wilted easily.

3. The term 'asthenic' is sometimes used to describe individuals who appear weak or frail, even when they are not actually ill.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fatigue: A feeling of tiredness or exhaustion, similar to asthenia but can also refer to mental or emotional tiredness.

2. Parasthenia: A condition characterized by weakness or paralysis of the muscles of the limbs, often accompanied by numbness and tingling.

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1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of being weak or lacking strength.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Greek origin of the word 'asthenia' meaning 'lack of strength'.

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