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chlorophyll
chlorophyte
chloropicrin
chloroplast
chloroprene
chloroquine
chlorosis
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chlorosis
chlo·ro·sis [ klə rṓssiss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. loss of greenness through chlorophyll deficiency: a yellowing or whitening of a plant's leaves and stems caused by a lack of chlorophyll
2. iron-deficiency anemia: severe iron-deficiency anemia that produces a greenish tint in the skin

chlo·rot·ic [ klə róttik ] adjective
chlo·rot·i·cal·ly [ klə róttikəlee ] adverb
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