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Record 1 2012-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mental Disorders
DEF

A syndrome characterized by abnormal fatigue, depression, physical and mental lethargy, and feelings of inadequacy.

OBS

Originally regarded as an important neurosis, the diagnosis is now rarely made, as most patients with neurasthenia have either an anxiety neurosis or depression.

Key term(s)
  • nervous prostration
  • Beard's disease

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles mentaux
DEF

État de grande fatigue physique accompagné de troubles psychiques caractérisés par la tristesse, la crainte et l'indécision.

OBS

Terme et concept périmés encore en usage dans le langage courant.

Key term(s)
  • épuisement nerveux
  • maladie de Beard
  • aneurie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Trastornos mentales
DEF

Debilitamiento de la fuerza nerviosa, acompañada de tristeza, cansancio, falta de voluntad, temor y difícil coordinación de las ideas.

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