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asthenic
CIDE DICTIONARY
asthenic, a. [Gr. 'asqeniko`s; 'a priv. + sqe`nos strength.].
Characterized by, or pertaining to, debility; weak; debilitating. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
asthenic, adj. & n.
--adj.
1 of lean or long-limbed build.
2 Med. of or characterized by asthenia.
--n. a lean long-limbed person.
--adj.
1 of lean or long-limbed build.
2 Med. of or characterized by asthenia.
--n. a lean long-limbed person.
ROGET THESAURUS
asthenic
Weakness
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