asthenic

• Término médico o literario que describe a una persona físicamente débil o carente de fuerza.

A medical or literary term describing a person who is physically weak or lacking in strength.

1. Lacking strength or vigorC1formal

   Characterized by weakness, lack of energy, or diminished vitality.

   Asténico (falto de fuerza)

   • His asthenic condition made it difficult to complete the marathon.
   • The patient felt asthenic after the long illness.
   • Asthenic symptoms often accompany chronic fatigue.

   Sinónimosdebilitatedenervatedfeeblefraillanguidlistlessweak

   Antónimosenergeticforcefulpotentrobuststrongsturdyvigorous

2. Having a slender physiqueC1formal

   Relating to a body type that is thin, lean, or delicate in build.

   de constitución asténica

   • The asthenic build of the dancer allowed for graceful movements.
   • In medical terms, an asthenic person has a narrow frame.
   • Her asthenic figure was well-suited for the role of a fairy.

   Sinónimosectomorphicgracileleanslenderslightsveltethinwillowy

   Antónimosheavyrobuststockystoutsturdythickset