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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Lack or loss of strength, usually due to a disease. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   lack of strength or vigor (especially from illness) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

anemiaatonyblah feelingcowardicedebilitydullness

Etymology

From ἀ- (a-, “not”) + -dynamia, from Ancient Greek δύναμις (dúnamis) strength, force

Related phrases

adynamic ileus

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