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What does lethargy mean?

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Noun
  1. (pathology) A condition characterized by extreme fatigue or drowsiness, or prolonged sleep patterns. [from 14th c.]
  2. A state of extreme torpor or apathy, especially with lack of emotion or interest; loosely, sluggishness, laziness. [from 14th c.]
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Pardon my lethargy and lack of imagination as I continue my romp through our holiday snaps.
A large meal before or during a flight will cause lethargy making it more difficult to cope with jet lag.
He spent much of his time swimming in nihilistic little circles and had a lethargy that some saw as foretokening an early death.
A good breakfast is important for refilling our energy stores, keeping lethargy at bay during the morning hours.
In 2001, the animal had problems such as lethargy, inappetence, and ulcers.
Symptoms of herpetic encephalitis may include headache, confusion, seizures, or lethargy.

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