Weak

Weak (wēk)

Weak is a term used in the medical field to describe a state of reduced strength or energy. It is often associated with various health conditions and can be a symptom of a wide range of diseases.

Etymology

The term "weak" originates from the Old Norse word "veikr", which means "lacking strength or vigour".

Pronunciation

The term is pronounced as "week".

Related Terms

• Fatigue: A state of extreme tiredness or exhaustion, often resulting from physical or mental exertion or illness.
• Malaise: A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify.
• Asthenia: A condition in which the body lacks or has lost strength either as a whole or in any of its parts.
• Debility: Physical weakness due to illness or old age.
• Lethargy: A state of tiredness, weariness, or lack of energy.

Medical Conditions Associated with Weakness

• Anemia: A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A complex disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that can't be explained by any underlying medical condition.
• Muscular Dystrophy: A group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass.
• Multiple Sclerosis: A potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system).
• Parkinson's Disease: A progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement.

See Also

• Strength: The quality or state of being physically strong.
• Vitality: The state of being strong and active; energy.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Weak
• Wikipedia's article - Weak

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