neurasthenic

neurasthenic
/noor'euhs then"ik, nyoor'-/, adj.
1. pertaining to or suffering from neurasthenia.
n.
2. a person suffering from neurasthenia.
[1875-80; NEURASTHEN(IA) + -IC]

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