asthenic
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as·then·ic
(ăs-thĕn′ĭk)adj.
1. Relating to or exhibiting asthenia; weak.
2. Having a slender, lightly muscled physique.
n.
A person having such a physique.
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asthenic
(æsˈθɛnɪk)adj
1. (Pathology) of, relating to, or having asthenia; weak
2. (Psychology) (in constitutional psychology) referring to a physique characterized by long limbs and a small trunk: claimed to be associated with a schizoid personality. See also somatotype
n
a person having long limbs and a small trunk
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as•then•ic
(æsˈθɛn ɪk)adj.
1. of, pertaining to, or characterized by asthenia; weak.
2. pertaining to or having a spare or slender physique with little muscularity; ectomorphic.
[1780–90; < Greek]
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Adj. | 1. | asthenic - lacking strength or vigor weak - wanting in physical strength; "a weak pillar" |
2. | asthenic - having a slender physique ectomorphic - having a build with little fat or muscle but with long limbs |
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