Chlorosis

Pronunciation: /ˈsiˈeɪtʃˈɫɔɹoʊˈsɪs/

Chlorosis (noun)

  1. A condition in plants where leaves turn yellow because they cannot make enough green pigment.
  2. A medical condition where skin looks pale or yellow due to low blood pigment or related problems.

Examples

  • Chlorosis causes leaf yellowing in many plants.
  • The gardener noticed chlorosis and leaf yellowing on the lower plants.