Noun: chlorosis (chloroses) klo'row-sis
- Iron deficiency anaemia in young women, characterized by weakness, menstrual disturbances and a green colour to the skin
"Chlorosis was once called 'green sickness' due to the pallor it caused";
- greensickness
Derived forms: chloroses
Type of: iron deficiency anaemia [Brit, Cdn], iron deficiency anemia [N. Amer]
Encyclopedia: Chlorosis