noun
- Plural of chlorosis; conditions in plants characterized by yellowing of leaves due to lack of chlorophyll, often caused by iron deficiency or disease.
- Plural of chlorosis; a medical condition, especially in young women, characterized by anemia and a greenish or pale complexion.
Usage: botanical/agricultural term; plural form
Usage: medical/archaic; plural form; historical usage
Examples
- The farmer observed chlorosises in several rows of grapevines due to poor soil conditions.
- Iron deficiency in the orchard led to multiple chlorosises affecting the apple trees.
- The botanist documented various chlorosises caused by different nutrient deficiencies.
- Treatment with iron supplements helped reverse the chlorosises in the vegetable garden.
- Different plant species exhibit chlorosises in response to environmental stress.