{ ‖ } n. [ NL. asthenia, Gr. 'asqe`nia; 'a priv. + sqe`nos strength. ] (Med.) Want or loss of strength; debility; diminution of the vital forces. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. 1. an abnormal loss of strength. Syn. -- asthenia [ WordNet 1.5 ]
See Saint Anthony's Fire, under Saint. [ 1913 Webster ]