1. Plural of chlorosis; a condition in plants characterized by yellowing of leaves due to insufficient chlorophyll, often caused by nutrient deficiency or disease.
Usage: botanical/agricultural term; plural form
2. Plural of chlorosis; a medical condition, especially in young women, characterized by anemia and a greenish or pale complexion.
Usage: medical/archaic; plural form; historically used term, now rare

Examples

• The farmer observed chloroses developing in the vineyard due to iron deficiency in the soil.
• Several apple trees showed signs of chloroses after the heavy rainfall.
• Iron chelate treatments can help reverse chloroses in ornamental plants.
• The botanist documented various chloroses affecting the crop yield.
• Chloroses in the citrus grove indicated a need for micronutrient supplementation.