chlorosis

noun /kloʊ'roʊsɪs/

Definition
iron deficiency anemia in young women; characterized by weakness and menstrual disturbances and a green color to the skin
Example
Here is an example sentence using 'chlorosis': She showed great chlorosis during the competition.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
3
Consonants
6
Length
9

Word Statistics

Length
9
Syllables
3
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