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lethargy

[leth-er-jee]

noun

plural

lethargies 
  1. the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.

  2. Pathology.an abnormal state or disorder characterized by overpowering drowsiness or sleep.



lethargy

/ ˈlɛθədʒɪ, lɪˈθɑːdʒɪk /

noun

  1. sluggishness, slowness, or dullness

  2. an abnormal lack of energy, esp as the result of a disease

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • hyperlethargy noun
  • ˈٳ󲹰 adverb
  • lethargic adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of lethargy1

First recorded in 1325–75; from Late Latin ŧٳ󲹰, from Greek ŧٳ󲹰í, equivalent to ḗt󲹰(Dz) “drowsy” + -ia -y 3 ( Lethe, -algia ); replacing Middle English litargie, from Medieval Latin ٲī, from Late Greek, Greek, as above
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of lethargy1

C14: from Late Latin ŧٳ󲹰ī, from Greek ŧٳ󲹰Dz drowsy, from ŧٳŧ forgetfulness
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Beginning in February, hundreds of dolphins and sea lions started washing up on California beaches, either dead or suffering neurotoxin poisoning symptoms such as aggression, lethargy and seizures.

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The tiny, flattened and sluglike creatures can cause gastrointestinal problems, weight loss and lethargy when a person eats an infected fish.

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It's one of dozens of sickened animals that have been spotted across California beaches recently - many suffering from symptoms like seizures or intense lethargy.

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Typically, symptoms of bird flu in cats include a loss of appetite, lethargy and fever, along with neurologic signs, such as repetitively moving around in circles or “circling,” tremors, seizures or blindness.

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Without exercise, the human body becomes less efficient at producing energy, which leads to lethargy.

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