Neurasthenia (also known as Neurasthenic Neuroses, Neuroses, Neurasthenic): A mental disorder characterized by chronic fatigue and concomitant physiologic symptoms.

NIH MeSH · D009440Psychiatry and Psychology

Neurasthenia

Also known asNeurasthenic Neuroses · Neuroses, Neurasthenic · Bodily Distress Disorder · Bodily Distress Disorders · Disorder, Bodily Distress · Distress Disorder, Bodily

Definition

A mental disorder characterized by chronic fatigue and concomitant physiologic symptoms.

MeSH classification

  • F03.875.600

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Common questions about Neurasthenia

What does Neurasthenia mean in medicine?
A mental disorder characterized by chronic fatigue and concomitant physiologic symptoms. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Neurasthenia known by any other names?
Yes. Neurasthenia is also referred to as Neurasthenic Neuroses, Neuroses, Neurasthenic, Bodily Distress Disorder, Bodily Distress Disorders in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Neurasthenia sit in the medical classification?
Neurasthenia falls under the broader medical category "Psychiatry and Psychology" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: F03.875.600). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Neurasthenia?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D009440) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗