greensick

• Adjectif vieilli décrivant un teint pâle ou maladif, souvent associé à la chlorose ou à une nuance verdâtre de la peau.

An obsolete adjective describing a pale or sickly complexion, often associated with chlorosis or a greenish tint to the skin.

1. Suffering from chlorosisC2formalbritishmedical

   Relating to or affected by chlorosis, a condition characterized by a greenish pallor of the skin, often associated with iron deficiency anemia.

   Chlorose

   • The young woman appeared greensick, with a pale and slightly greenish complexion.
   • In the 19th century, many adolescent girls were described as greensick due to poor nutrition.
   • The doctor diagnosed her as greensick and prescribed iron supplements.

   Synonymeschlorotic