Clinical Context
Important for muscle disorders and neurological weakness
Examples
asthenia
weakness, lack of strength
neurasthenia
nervous exhaustion
myasthenia
muscle weakness
hypersthenia
excessive strength
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the suffix "-sthenia"
What does the suffix "-sthenia" mean?+
The suffix "-sthenia" comes from Greek and means strength, power.
How is this suffix used in medical terminology?+
Important for muscle disorders and neurological weakness
What are some common medical terms using this suffix?+
asthenia (weakness, lack of strength), neurasthenia (nervous exhaustion), myasthenia (muscle weakness), hypersthenia (excessive strength)