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chlorosis

DEFINITIONS OF: chlorosis

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

Synonyms:
greensickness
Type of:
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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