green·sick·ness (gr n s k ns)n. See chlorosis. green sick adj. |
greensickness [ˈgriːnˌsɪknɪs]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) another name for chlorosis
greensick adj
greensickness
chlorosis.
See also: Complexion
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| Noun | 1. |  greensickness - iron deficiency anemia in young women; characterized by weakness and menstrual disturbances and a green color to the skiniron 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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