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carotenemia

/ˌkær.ə.təˈniː.mi.ə/

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noun

/ˌkær.ə.təˈniː.mi.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся избытком каротина в крови, что может придавать коже бледно-желтый или красноватый оттенок.

A medical condition characterized by an excess of carotene in the bloodstream, which can cause the skin to take on a pale yellow or reddish tint.

uncountable

  1. Excess carotene in bloodC2formalmedical

    A medical condition characterized by an abnormally high level of carotene in the bloodstream, often leading to a yellowish or orange discoloration of the skin.

    ruИзбыток каротина в крови

    • The patient's yellowish palms were a classic sign of carotenemia.
    • Carotenemia is usually harmless and caused by a diet rich in carrots and squash.
    • The doctor diagnosed carotenemia after ruling out jaundice with a blood test.
Forms
  • carotenemias plural form
  • carotenemias' possessive plural form
  • carotenemia's possessive singular form