anergia

Definitions

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • noun Lack of energy; inactivity.

Examples

  • An earlier study by Dr. Maurer and the Stroud Center for the Studies of Quality of Life at Columbia University showed that anergia may stem from many conditions, including heart and kidney dysfunction, arthritis, lung disease, anemia and depression.

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Note

The word 'anergia' comes from Greek roots meaning 'not' and 'work'.