Neurasthenia: meaning, definitions and examples

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neurasthenia

 

[ หŒnjสŠษ™rษ™sหˆฮธiหniษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Neurasthenia refers to a condition characterized by physical and mental exhaustion, often resulting in symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety, irritability, and depression. It was first described in the late 19th century and is often associated with the effects of modernity and increased stress levels in society. Although it is not commonly diagnosed in contemporary medicine, it was widely recognized in the past as a significant health issue. Treatment typically involves a combination of rest, therapy, and changes in lifestyle to address the underlying stressors.

Synonyms

chronic fatigue, mental fatigue, nervous exhaustion.

Examples of usage

  • She was diagnosed with neurasthenia due to her overwhelming work stress.
  • Many patients report symptoms of neurasthenia after experiencing prolonged emotional distress.
  • Neurasthenia was a common diagnosis among urban dwellers in the late 1800s.

Translations

Translations of the word "neurasthenia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nevrastenia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅเคฏเฅ‚เคฐเคธเฅเคฅเฅ‡เคจเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Neurasthenie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ neurasthenia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะนั€ะฐัั‚ะตะฝั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ neuroza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฅž็ตŒ่กฐๅผฑ (ใ—ใ‚“ใ‘ใ„ใ™ใ„ใ˜ใ‚ƒใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nรฉvrosthรฉnie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ neurasthenia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nevrastenik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ๊ฒฝ์‡ ์•ฝ์ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู†ูŠูˆุฑุงุณุชูŠู†ูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neurastenie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neurastรฉnia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฅž็ป่กฐๅผฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neurastenija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ neurasthenia

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะตะนั€ะฐัั‚ะตะฝะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ”แƒฃแƒ แƒแƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nevrastenya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ neurasthenia

Etymology

The term 'neurasthenia' was coined in 1869 by the American neurologist George M. Beard. It is derived from the Greek words 'neuro,' meaning nerve, and 'asthenia,' meaning weakness. Beard suggested that the rapid industrialization and the stresses of modern life were leading to a new syndrome that combined the physical and psychological symptoms. Although initially recognized in America, it gained international attention and was included in various diagnostic manuals. Over time, the understanding of neurasthenia evolved, with some health professionals viewing it as a disorder of the nervous system, while others linked it closely to psychological stressors. Despite its historical significance, the condition has been largely replaced in modern psychiatry by other diagnoses, although some argue it still represents a valid syndrome in the context of chronic stress and fatigue.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,809, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.