carotenemia

medical condition

Also known as: artificial jaundice, carotenodermia, xanthosis

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Also called:: xanthosis, carotenodermia, or artificial jaundice

Related Topics:: skin disease; orange; carrot; sweet potato; carotene

carotenemia, yellow skin discoloration caused by excess blood carotene; it may follow overeating of such carotenoid-rich foods as carrots, sweet potatoes, or oranges.