chlorosis

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Noun chlorosis has 1 sense

chlorosis, greensickness - iron deficiency anemia in young women; characterized by weakness and menstrual disturbances and a green color to the skin
--₁ is a kind of iron deficiency anemia, iron deficiency anaemia

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Chlorosis

Noun: Chlorosis refers to a condition in which the plant's leaves turn yellow due to a lack of chlorophyll.

Example sentence: The persistent chlorosis in the garden indicated a nutrient deficiency in the soil.

Noun: In medicine, chlorosis can refer to a condition characterized by pale skin due to iron deficiency or a lack of healthy red blood cells.

Example sentence: The doctor diagnosed the patient's chlorosis as a result of anemia.

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