chlorosis

chlorosis
[klɒˈrəʊsɪs]
noun
[mass noun]
  1. (Botany)abnormal reduction or loss of the normal green coloration of leaves of plants, typically caused by iron deficiency in lime-rich soils, or by disease or lack of light
    (植)缺绿症;退绿
  2. (Medicine)anaemia caused by iron deficiency, especially in adolescent girls, causing a pale, faintly greenish complexion. It was a common diagnosis in the 19th century
    (医)萎黄病,绿色贫血
派生
chlorotic
adjective
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