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green·sick·ness

(grēn′sĭk′nĭs)

green′sick′ adj.

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greensickness

(ˈɡriːnˌsɪknɪs)

(Pathology) another name for chlorosis

ˈgreenˌsick adj

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chlo•ro•sis

(klɔˈroʊ sɪs, kloʊ-)

n.

1. an abnormally yellow color of plant tissues, resulting from partial failure to develop chlorophyll.

2. Also called greensickness. a benign iron-deficiency anemia in adolescent girls, marked by a pale yellow-green complexion.

[1675–85; < Greek chlōr(ós) yellowish green + -osis]

chlo•rot′ic (-ˈrɒt ɪk) adj.

greensickness

chlorosis.

See also: Complexion

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greensickness - iron deficiency anemia in young women; characterized by weakness and menstrual disturbances and a green color to the skin

chlorosis

iron deficiency anaemia, iron deficiency anemia - a form of anemia due to lack of iron in the diet or to iron loss as a result of chronic bleeding

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