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Noun: greensickness  'green,sik-nus
  1. Iron deficiency anaemia in young women; characterized by weakness and menstrual disturbances and a green colour to the skin
    - chlorosis

Type of: iron deficiency anaemia [Brit, Cdn], iron deficiency anemia [N. Amer]

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