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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The presence of chloride in the bloodstream (which is always true, in some amount or other). uncountable
2. 2
   The presence of chloride in the bloodstream (which is always true, in some amount or other).; The presence of excess chloride in the bloodstream. uncountable
3. 3
   Synonym of chlorosis broadly, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

chlorosischlorosisgreenhyperchloremiaverdure

Antonyms

All antonyms

hypochloremia

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χλωρός (khlōrós, “pale green”) and αἷμα (haîma, “blood”). By surface analysis, chlor- + -emia.

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