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Chlorotic

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chlo·ro·sis  (kl-rss)
n.
1. Botany The yellowing or whitening of normally green plant tissue because of a decreased amount of chlorophyll, often as a result of disease or nutrient deficiency.
2. Pathology An iron-deficiency anemia, primarily of young women, characterized by a greenish-yellow discoloration of the skin. Also called greensickness.
chlo·rotic (-rtk) adj.
chlo·roti·cal·ly adv.
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Adj.1.chlorotic - of or pertaining to or suffering from chlorosis
greensick


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When opportunity arose he would offer to make a more finished sketch of her, he was sure she would like that; her face was interesting, the profile was lovely, and there was something curiously fascinating about the chlorotic colour.
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