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HUMAN PHENOTYPE - ANNOTATIONS

The Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) is downloaded weekly from http://compbio.charite.de/hudson/job/hpo/lastStableBuild/artifact/ontology/release/hp.obo. The file downloaded is considered the "last stable build" available for the ontology. For more about the HPO, view their website at http://www.human-phenotype-ontology.org/.

Term:Asthenia
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Accession:HP:0025406 term browser browse the term
Definition:A state characterized by a feeling of weakness and loss of strength leading to a generalized weakness of the body.
Comment:Asthenia is to be distinguished from fatigue, because asthenia refers to a sensation of exhaustion which occurs before any effort. Asthenia is to be distinguished from myasthenia, which means a specific weakness of one or more muscles. Asthenia and fatigue can coexist.
Synonyms:exact_synonym: Lack of energy and strength;   Weakness
 related_synonym: Prostration



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