Carotinemia

/ˌkærətɪˈniːmiə/ noun

Definition

American spelling of carotinaemia; excess carotene in the blood causing temporary skin yellowing.

Etymology

From carotin plus -emia (American spelling, from Greek aima meaning 'blood'). Parallel American English version of the British term.

Kelly Says

The only real difference between 'carotinaemia' and 'carotinemia' is British versus American spelling—both mean the same harmless condition where you eat too many carrots.

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