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The stimulus of this small quantity of opium on a patient previously so much debilitated, acts by increasing the exertion of the absorbent vessels, in the same manner as a solution of opium, or any other stimulant, put on an inflamed eye after the vessels are previously emptied by evacuations, stimulates the absorbent system, so as to cause the remaining new vessels to be immediately reabsorbed.

—Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life

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adjective Showing impairment of energy or strength; enfeebled. See Synonyms at weak.

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Who knows what internal subtle aroma it has the power of disengaging to preserve the sinking frame from decay; what vital force it can breathe into the debilitated organs? — Life of Chopin
He says it appeared debilitated, and there was blood in the water — Today in Oregon: The Oregonian
When I am sufficiently debilitated, the treatments will be stopped and the cancer, if it has survived will now face a reduced and over taxed immune system and a thin and plentiful blood supply, so the cancer can grow with amplified vigor. — MySyndicaat Feedbot: RobinGood_CommunicationAgents radar
This is the world's biggest debtor trying to hide just how weak, debilitated, and fragile the whole situation has become. — Powder Blue Report
If the system is debilitated, and the danger is rather from a want of blood than too much blood, nourishing food, tonic medicines, and perhaps some stimulant, are called for. — The Physical Life of Woman: Advice to the Maiden, Wife and Mother