angiasthenia
|an-gi-as-the-ni-a|
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/ˌændʒi.æsˈθiːni.ə/
weakness of blood vessels
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angiasthenia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'asthenia' meaning 'weakness'.
Historical Evolution
'angiasthenia' was formed in modern medical terminology by combining the Greek roots 'angeion' and 'asthenia', and entered English medical vocabulary in the late 19th to early 20th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'weakness of the blood vessels', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical condition characterized by weakness or loss of tone in the blood vessels.
The patient was diagnosed with angiasthenia after experiencing frequent dizziness.
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Last updated: 2025/08/07 07:51