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astheny
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astheny, n. [NL. asthenia, Gr. 'asqe`nia; 'a priv. + sqe`nos strength.].
Want or loss of strength; debility; diminution of the vital forces. [1913 Webster]
astheny, n.
an abnormal loss of strength. [WordNet 1.5]
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