in Medicine (from ἀσθενεια, oblivion, and αγων, numbness, laziness), 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 sleep. See MEDICINE Index.

in Farriery. See FARRIERY, No 507.