chlorotic
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or suffering from chlorosis: "Chlorotic" describes a condition, particularly in plants, characterized by an abnormal yellowing or paling of normally green tissues due to a lack of chlorophyll. Historically, it also referred to a form of anemia (green sickness) in humans, especially adolescent girls.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The leaves of the plant became chlorotic due to an iron deficiency in the soil.
- A chlorotic appearance in the young woman was noted by the 19th-century physician.
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Diagnostic Use: Used as a precise botanical or historical medical descriptor.
- The chlorotic patches on the foliage indicated a possible nutrient imbalance.
Variants and Related Words
- Chlorosis (n): The condition itself; the abnormal yellowing of plant leaves or a historical term for iron-deficiency anemia.
- Treating the soil's pH can help reverse the chlorosis.
Synonyms
- Yellowed: Having turned yellow (general term).
- Etiolated: Pale and weakened due to lack of light (a related but distinct botanical condition).
Antonyms
- Verdant: Green with lush vegetation.
- Chlorophyllous: Containing or relating to chlorophyll; green.
Adjective
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of or pertaining to or suffering from chlorosis
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