A harmless condition in which the blood level of the orange pigment carotene, found in carrots and other vegetables, is excessively high. The condition may cause temporary yellowing of the skin.
An orange pigment found in carrots, tomatoes, and leafy green vegetables.
The most important form, called beta-carotene, is an antioxidant that is converted in the intestines into vitamin A, which is essential for vision and the health of the skin and other organs.
Excessive intake of foods containing carotene may result in carotenaemia.... carotene
(carotenaemia) n. the presence in the blood of the yellow pigment *carotene, from excessive intake of carrots, tomatoes, or other vegetables containing the pigment.... xanthaemia
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