greensickness

• Terme vieilli désignant une forme d'anémie ferriprive touchant principalement les jeunes femmes, historiquement caractérisée par une faiblesse, des troubles menstruels et un teint pâle ou verdâtre.

An archaic term for a form of iron deficiency anemia primarily affecting young women, historically characterized by weakness, menstrual disturbances, and a pale or greenish tint to the skin.

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1. Iron deficiency anemia in young womenC2formalmedical

   A historical medical condition, also known as chlorosis, characterized by iron deficiency anemia, often in adolescent girls, causing a pale or greenish tint to the skin, weakness, and menstrual irregularities.

   Chlorose

   • In the 19th century, many young women were diagnosed with greensickness.
   • The symptoms of greensickness included fatigue and a greenish pallor.
   • Doctors prescribed iron supplements to treat greensickness.

   Synonymeschlorosis