green sickness
"Green sickness" is an outdated medical term historically associated with young women, particularly linked to anemia and characterized by a pale or greenish complexion.
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Definition
C2Historical Medicine
(archaic, medical)An old term for a type of anemia in young women, marked by a pale or greenish complexion, fatigue, and weakness, often due to iron deficiency.
Example
- In the 18th century, green sickness was often diagnosed in adolescent girls showing symptoms of fatigue and a pale complexion.
C2Historical Medicine
(archaic, medical)A condition historically linked to young women, characterized by paleness, weakness, and a lack of menstruation, often associated with emotional or social factors.
Example
- Green sickness was sometimes treated by encouraging marriage and addressing emotional well-being.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "green sickness":
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