adynamic

adjective

ady·​nam·​ic ˌā-(ˌ)dī-ˈna-mik 

ˌa-də-ˈna-

: characterized by or causing a loss of strength or function

adynamic ileus

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French adynamique, from adynamie "asthenia caused by disease" (borrowed from Greek adynamía "lack of strength, debility," from a- a- entry 2 + -dynamia, form in composition of dýnamis "force, power") + -ique -ic entry 1 — more at dynamic entry 1

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

adynamic

adjective

ady·​nam·​ic ˌā-(ˌ)dī-ˈnam-ik  ˌad-ə-ˈnam- 

: characterized by or causing a loss of strength or function

adynamic fevers such as typhoid

adynamic ileus