greensickness

Definitions of greensickness
  1. noun
    iron deficiency anemia in young women; characterized by weakness and menstrual disturbances and a green color to the skin
    synonyms: chlorosis
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    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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