carotenemia

[US]/[ˌkær.əʊˈniː.mi.ə]/
[UK]/[ˌkær.əˈniː.mi.ə]/

Translation

n.A condition characterized by a high level of carotenoids in the blood, resulting in a yellowish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes.; Excessive carotenemia, often caused by excessive consumption of carotenoid-rich foods.
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carotenemia symptoms

diagnosing carotenemia

carotenemia causes

severe carotenemia

carotenemia screening

with carotenemia

carotenemia risk

carotenemia test

carotenemia levels

checking for carotenemia

Example Sentences

the child's skin turned orange due to carotenemia from eating too many carrots.

we investigated the possibility of carotenemia in the patient's unusual skin discoloration.

carotenemia is a benign condition, not a sign of liver disease.

excessive consumption of beta-carotene-rich foods can lead to carotenemia.

the doctor ruled out other causes and confirmed the diagnosis of carotenemia.

carotenemia is often seen in individuals with diets high in carrots, squash, and sweet potatoes.

while carotenemia can cause a noticeable skin color change, it's generally harmless.

the patient was concerned about the orange hue, but it was determined to be carotenemia.

we monitored the patient's carotenemia to ensure it didn't worsen with continued carrot intake.

the lab results showed elevated beta-carotene levels, consistent with carotenemia.

it's important to differentiate carotenemia from jaundice, which indicates liver problems.

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