Anergy

//ˈænə(ɹ)dʒi// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Dilute or disorganized energy, which cannot be transformed into work. countable, uncountable

    "The maximum fraction of an energy form which (in a reversible process) can be transformed into work is called exergy. The remaining part is called anergy, and this corresponds to the waste heat."

  2. 2
    inactivity and lack of energy wordnet
  3. 3
    Deficiency of energy. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    reduction or lack of an immune response to a specific antigen wordnet
  5. 5
    Lack of immunity to an antigen. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From New Latin anergia, from Ancient Greek ἀν- (an-, “not, without”) + ἔργον (érgon, “work”).

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