Definition

A condition where a person feels weak or lacks energy, often due to illness.

Example

The patient was diagnosed with adynamia, which explained his extreme fatigue and weakness.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of adynamia?

No, what does it mean?

It's a term for loss of strength, usually due to illness.

That sounds tough; I hope I never experience adynamia.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Adynamia is formed from "a-" (meaning without) and "dynamis" (meaning power or strength in Greek). The word describes a condition characterized by a lack of strength or energy.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without' ('a-') power or strength ('dynamis') to remember that adynamia refers to a lack of energy.

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