Medical Dictionary

sickly

adj sick·ly \ˈsik-lē\

Medical Definition of SICKLY

1
:  somewhat unwell; also :  habitually ailing <a sickly child>
2
:  produced by or associated with sickness <a sickly complexion>
3
:  producing or tending to produce disease <a sickly climate>
4
:  tending to produce nausea <a sickly odor>

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