Carotene
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| Carotene | |
|---|---|
| Term | Carotene |
| Short definition | an orange pigment present in colored plants such as carrots that is converted by the body to the essential nutrient vitamin A |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Carotene (definition) an orange pigment present in colored plants such as carrots that is converted by the body to the essential nutrient vitamin A
==Carotene (overview)==