carotenosis

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

carotene +‎ -osis

Noun[edit]

carotenosis (uncountable)

  1. The presence in blood of the orange pigment carotene from excessive intake of carrots or other vegetables containing the pigment resulting in increased serum carotenoids.
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