| asthenia | <neurology> The lack or loss of strength and energy, weakness. Origin: Gr. Asthenes = without strength (18 Nov 1997) |
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| neurocirculatory asthenia | A clinical syndrome characterised by palpitation, shortness of breath, labored breathing, subjective complaints of effort and discomfort, all following slight exertion. Other symptoms may be dizziness, tremulousness, sweating, and insomnia. Neurocirculatory asthenia is most typically seen as a form of anxiety disorder. (12 Dec 1998) |