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Xanthemia (Noun)

Meaning

Excess carotene in the blood stream; can cause the skin to turn a pale yellow or red color.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The elderly woman's cheeks had taken on a pale yellow hue due to xanthemia caused by her excessive beta-carotene supplement intake.
  • After years of consuming large amounts of carrots and pumpkin, her skin began to show signs of xanthemia, giving her an unusual orange glow.
  • The patient's xanthemia was causing his skin to turn a deep red color, particularly on his palms and soles.
  • Excessive consumption of sweet potatoes had led to xanthemia in the young boy, resulting in a peculiar yellowish tint to his skin.
  • As a result of eating too many cantaloupes, the athlete developed xanthemia, which made his skin appear slightly orange under the bright stadium lights.

Synonyms

  • Carotenemia

Hypernyms

  • Pathology
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