carotenosis

Questions

What does carotenosis mean?

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.

Where does carotenosis come from?

From carotene + -osis.

How to pronounce carotenosis

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