Pronunciation: /klɒˈrəʊsɪs/
noun
[mass noun] (plural chloroses)-
1 Botany loss of the normal green coloration of leaves of plants, caused by iron deficiency in lime-rich soils, disease, or lack of light.
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2 Medicine anaemia caused by iron deficiency, especially in adolescent girls, causing a pale, faintly greenish complexion.
