in Medicine (from ἀσθν, oblivion, and ἀγγεια, numbers, laxines), a disease consisting of a profound drowsiness or sleepiness, from which the patient can scarce be awakened; or, if awakened, he remains stupid, without sense or memory, and presently sinks again into his former deep. See MEDICINE Index.

in Farriery. See FARRIERY, No. 527.