What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
adynamia
Example
After the surgery, the patient experienced adynamia and had difficulty getting out of bed. [adynamia: noun]
Example
The illness left her with a sense of adynamia that lasted for weeks. [adynamia: noun]
asthenia
Example
The athlete experienced asthenia after running the marathon. [asthenia: noun]
Example
The disease caused severe asthenia, making it difficult for the patient to perform daily activities. [asthenia: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Asthenia is more commonly used than adynamia in medical or scientific contexts. However, both words are relatively uncommon in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between adynamia and asthenia?
Both adynamia and asthenia are formal words that are more commonly used in medical or scientific contexts. They are less likely to be used in informal or casual conversations.
