Asthenia \As`the*ni"a\, Astheny \As"the*ny\, n. [NL. asthenia,
   Gr. 'asqe`nia; 'a priv. + sqe`nos strength.] (Med.)
   Want or loss of strength; debility; diminution of the vital
   forces.
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	asthenia
    n 1: an abnormal loss of strength [syn: asthenia, astheny]