'Sthenic theory' definitions:

Definition of 'Sthenic theory'

From: GCIDE
  • Sthenic \Sthen"ic\, a. [Gr. ? strength: cf. F. sth['e]nique.] (Med.) Strong; active; -- said especially of morbid states attended with excessive action of the heart and blood vessels, and characterized by strength and activity of the muscular and nervous system; as, a sthenic fever. [1913 Webster]
  • Sthenic theory. See Stimulism (a) . [1913 Webster]