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carotenemia

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

carotenosis

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

excess carotene in the blood stream; can cause the skin to turn a pale yellow or red color

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: xanthemia

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: pathology

History

Etymology

From carotene + -emia.