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carotenemia

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car·o·te·ne·mi·a  (kr-t-nm-)
n.
The presence of excess carotene in the blood, often resulting in yellowing of the skin.
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Noun1.carotenemia - excess carotene in the blood stream; can cause the skin to turn a pale yellow or red color
xanthemia
pathology - any deviation from a healthy or normal condition
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Some experts believe carotenemia is harmless, but others warn that a diet consisting of just one thing is dangerous.
Hayley looks for an orange outcome by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
Christa Hunter New Haven, Indiana Dear Christa: Eating too many carrots (or other yellow vegetables) can cause your skin to turn yellow, a harmless condition called carotenemia (kare-uh-teh-Nee-mee-uh) that comes from eating vegetables with lots of carotenoid (Kare-OT-n-oid) pigments.
My mom is always saying, "Quit eating carrots. How about some ... by SerVaas, Cory / Children's Digest
 
 
 
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