Definitions for asthenic

asthenic as·then·ic

Spelling: [as-then-ik]
IPA: /æsˈθɛn ɪk/

Asthenic is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 506 anagrams from letters in asthenic (acehinst).

Definitions for asthenic

noun

  1. a person of the asthenic type.

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characterized by asthenia; weak.
  2. (of a physical type) having a slight build or slender body structure. Compare athletic (def 5), pyknic (def 1).

Origin of asthenic

1780-90; Greek asthenikós, equivalent to asthen- (see asthenia) + -ikos -ic

Examples for asthenic

The convulsion caused by Strychnia is tonic; that by Hydrocyanic acid, asthenic.

Opium in the asthenic form is the chief agent, and Graves and Stokes were among the first physicians who gave it very largely.

By the asthenic and emaciated general condition and the peculiar puffy, spongy state of the gums.

To those who walk or stand in this fashion, let it be known that this is the “habitus enteroptoticus,” or asthenic droop.

No one will deny that fear is the type of asthenic manifestations.

These latter were to be used in sthenic, the others in asthenic disorders.

Brunonian System, a system which regards and treats diseases as due to defective or excessive excitation, as sthenic or asthenic.

He believed in two classes of diseases—sthenic and asthenic.

These were to be used respectively in asthenic and in sthenic disorders.

Stimulants are to be freely used in all asthenic conditions.

Word Value for asthenic
Scrable

13

Words with friends

14

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