Chloranemia

/ˌklɔːrəˈniːmiə/ noun

Definition

A medical condition involving abnormal chlorine levels or chlorine compounds in the blood (American spelling).

Etymology

From chlor- (chlorine) + -anemia (American spelling of -anaemia, from Greek 'an-' without + 'haima' blood). American variant of chloranaemia.

Kelly Says

Chloranemia shows how even essential chemicals like chlorine can cause problems if they get out of balance in your body—your cells need them in perfect proportions!

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