carotene
— Noun
– English
~ yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants
carotene
— Noun
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~ an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver
beta-carotene
— Noun
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~ an isomer of carotene that is found in dark green and dark yellow fruits and vegetables
carotenemia
— Noun
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~ excess carotene in the blood stream; can cause the skin to turn a pale yellow or red color
carotenoid
— Noun
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~ any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals
carothers
— Noun
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~ United States chemist who developed nylon (1896-1937)
carotid body
— Noun
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~ a chemoreceptor located near the bifurcations of the carotid arteries; monitors oxygen content of the blood and helps control respiration
carotid artery
— Noun
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~ either of two major arteries of the neck and head; branches from the aorta
carotin
— Noun
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~ an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver
arteria carotis
— Noun
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~ either of two major arteries of the neck and head; branches from the aorta
carousal
— Noun
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~ revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
carouse
— Noun
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~ revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
carousel
— Noun
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~ a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement
carousel
— Noun
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~ a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers
carouser
— Noun
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~ someone who enjoys riotous drinking
carp
— Noun
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~ any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae
carp
— Noun
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~ the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised
carpal bone
— Noun
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~ any of the eight small bones of the wrist of primates
carpal
— Noun
– English
~ any of the eight small bones of the wrist of primates