neurasthenia

neurasthenia, a syndrome marked by physical and mental fatigue accompanied by withdrawal and depression.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Jeannette L. Nolen.
Citation Information
Article Title: neurasthenia
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 15 November 2017
URL: https://www.britannica.comhttps://www.britannica.com/science/neurasthenia
Access Date: November 23, 2024