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Chlorosis

noun
1.
Iron deficiency anemia in young women; characterized by weakness and menstrual disturbances and a green color to the skin.  Synonym: greensickness.





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... Abbess once a certain illness had, Chlorosis named, which oft proves very bad, Destroys the rose that decorates the cheek, And renders females languid, pale, and weak. Our lady's face was like a saint's in Lent: Quite wan, though otherwise it marked content. ...
— The Tales and Novels, Complete • Jean de La Fontaine


Words linked to "Chlorosis" :   iron deficiency anaemia, iron deficiency anemia, greensickness


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