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sthenicity

sthenicity noun: the quality of being sthenic.

Noun

sthenicity (uncountable)

  1. (archaic) The quality of being sthenic.
    • So that really the sthenicity or asthenicity (if you will allow me these terms) of an inflammation is not a question of the time as of the manner of its existence?1854, James Wilson, “Conversation Eighty-Sixth. The varieties of inflammation—Effusion of lymph—Poisonous influences—Characters of scrofula.”, in The Principles and Practice of the Water Cure: and...
    • The diagnostic marks of alkaline excess are asthenicity and aplasticity, while the signs of acid diathesis (except the phosphoric) are sthenicity and plasticity;[…]Excessive plasticity and sthenicity indicates excess of acid or deficiency of alkali in the system;1859 February, E. Andrews, “Correct Use of Alkalies and Acids in Practice”, in The Chicago Medical Journal, volume II, number 2, Chicago, Ill.: James Barnet, pages 74–75s and 80

Origin of sthenicity

From sthenic + -ity.

Questions about sthenicity

What does sthenicity mean?
Sthenicity means the quality of being sthenic.
What part of speech is sthenicity?
Sthenicity is a noun.

Words near sthenicity in the dictionary

  1. Sthenelus
  2. sthenes
  3. sthenia
  4. sthenic
  5. sthenically
  6. sthenicity
  7. Stheno
  8. sthenolagnia
  9. sthenurine
  10. sthenurines
  11. sthg

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