carotenemia
/ˌkɛrətəˈnimiə/
noun
- A harmless condition in which the skin turns yellow or orange due to high levels of carotene in the blood, often from eating large amounts of carotene-rich foods.
- The baby's skin had a slight orange tint from carotenemia after eating too many carrots.
- Doctors can tell the difference between carotenemia and jaundice by checking the eyes.
- Carotenemia is not dangerous and usually goes away when the diet changes.