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Chlorosis Definition & Meaning

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

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What does chlorosis mean?
iron deficiency anemia in young women; characterized by weakness and menstrual disturbances and a green color to the skin
What part of speech is chlorosis?
Chlorosis is a noun.

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