chlorosis

chlorosis definition - medical

chlo·ro·sis (klə-rōˈsĭs)

noun
A form of chronic anemia, primarily of young women, characterized by a greenish-yellow discoloration of the skin and usually associated with deficiency in iron and protein. Also called chloremia.

Related Forms:

  • chlo·rotˈic (-rŏtˈĭk) adjective

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