carotenaemia


carotenaemia

A clinical finding characterised by a transient yellowing of skin due to excess dietary carotene, most commonly associated with excess consumption of carrots or beta carotene supplements.

car·o·ten·e·mi·a

(kar'ŏ-tĕ-nē'mē-ă) Carotene in the blood, especially pertaining to increased quantities, which sometimes cause a pale yellow-red pigmentation of the skin that may resemble icterus.
Synonym(s): xanthemia, carotenaemia.

carotenaemia

Excessive carotene in the blood, often causing yellowing of the skin.

car·o·ten·e·mi·a

(kar'ŏ-tĕ-nē'mē-ă) Surfeit of blood carotene, which sometimes causes a pale yellow-red dermal pigmentation.
Synonym(s): carotinaemia.