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lethargy

[leth-er-jee] / ˈlɛθ ər dʒi /


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In addition to eye, skin and breathing problems, MMA exposure can cause headaches, coughing and lethargy, according to the EPA.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Symptoms in dogs include lethargy, vomiting and diarrhea.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

Depression was assessed through a questionnaire asking about depressed mood, disinterest, restlessness or lethargy during the previous two weeks.

From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2025

That lethargy, meteorologists warn, could be catastrophic as it means that a hurricane can bring rain to a single location for days on end, aggravating flooding.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025

“Cats naturally sleep a lot, but excessive rest can be a sign of illness....Other symptoms associated with causes of lethargy include: diarrhea, jaundice, difficulty breathing, hair loss...”

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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