Word: asthenia
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Biological research on starvation indicates that the stomach contractions continue throughout. In extreme starvation they may become prolonged and tetanic (griping) in character. Cessation of the actual sensation of pain probably is attributable to cerebral depression and asthenia of the stomach...
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