in Medicine (from ἀσθενεια, obdium, and αγγια, numbness, laxiness), a disease consisting of a profound drowsiness or sleepiness, from which the patient can scarce be awaked; or, if awaked, he remains stupid, without sense or memory, and presently sinks again into his former sleep. See MEDICINE Index.

in Farriery. See FARRIERY, No 507.