adynamic
adjective
ady·nam·ic ˌā-(ˌ)dī-ˈna-mik 
ˌa-də-ˈna-
: characterized by or causing a loss of strength or function
adynamic ileus
Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French adynamique, from adynamie "asthenia caused by disease" (borrowed from Greek adynamía "lack of strength, debility," from a- a- entry 2 + -dynamia, form in composition of dýnamis "force, power") + -ique -ic entry 1 — more at dynamic entry 1
First Known Use
1829, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
adynamic
adjective
ady·nam·ic ˌā-(ˌ)dī-ˈnam-ik ˌad-ə-ˈnam-
ˌad-ə-ˈnam- : characterized by or causing a loss of strength or function
adynamic fevers such as typhoid
adynamic ileus