单词 | hyposthenia |
释义 | hyposthenia in British English (ˌhaɪpɒsˈθiːnɪə) noun pathology a weakened condition; lack of strength Derived forms hyposthenic (ˌhaɪpɒsˈθɛnɪk) adjective Word origin C19: from hypo- + Greek sthenos strengthhyposthenia in American English (ˌhaipɑsˈθiniə) noun abnormal lack of strength; weakness Derived forms hyposthenic (ˌhaipɑsˈθenɪk) adjective Word origin [hypo- + sthenia]hypo- is a prefix appearing in loanwords from Greek, where it meant “under” (hypostasis). On this model, hypo- isused, especially as opposed to hyper-, in the formation of compound words (hypothyroid). Other words that use the affix hypo- include: hypochondria, hypocrisy, hypodermis, hypogynous, hypotonicExamples of 'hyposthenia' in a sentence |
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