carotinemia

/kærətiniːmɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition characterized by the presence of excessive carotene in the body, often caused by eating large amounts of carrots or other carotene-rich foods.

“The patient was diagnosed with carotinemia due to her excessive consumption of carrot juice.”

Synonyms

  • carotenemia
  • hypercarotinemia

Antonyms

  • carotene-deficient
  • carotinemia-free