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carotene
Any of several reddish-orange organic pigments. While carotene is present in human skin, it is also found in higher concentrations in butter, carrots, and some other vegetables. Carotene is involved in the synthesis of vitamin A in people and other animals.
- 词性: noun
- 行业/领域: 人类学
- 类别 体质人类学
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