greensick
/'gri:nsik/
Definition
Adjective: Suffering from or relating to chlorosis, a form of anemia, especially in young women, historically characterized by a greenish pallor of the skin.
Usage
The term "greensick" is a dated medical term. It is used to describe a person, typically a young woman, who is afflicted with chlorosis. * The greensick patient was prescribed iron supplements and fresh air. * In Victorian literature, a greensick maiden might be portrayed as pale and listless.
Advanced Usage
- The term is almost exclusively found in historical or literary contexts, as the medical condition it describes (chlorosis) is no longer a common diagnosis.
- It can be used attributively (before a noun) to describe the condition or its symptoms.
- The doctor noted her greensick complexion.
Variants and Related Words
- Chlorosis (noun): The medical condition of being greensick; an iron-deficiency anemia historically common in adolescent girls and young women.
- Chlorotic (adjective): The modern medical adjective meaning "of, relating to, or affected with chlorosis." This is the more clinically precise term used today.
Synonyms
- Anemic
- Pallid (specifically suggesting a pale, unhealthy appearance)
- Wan
Antonyms
- Ruddy
- Florid
- Rosy-cheeked
- Healthy
Adjective
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of or pertaining to or suffering from chlorosis
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