Beta carotene

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Beta carotene
TermBeta carotene
Short definitiona pigment found in orange vegetables and fruits, which the body converts to vitamin A; possibly protects against cancer
TypeMedical term
SpecialtyGeneral
LanguageEnglish
SourceAMA
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Beta carotene (definition) a pigment found in orange vegetables and fruits, which the body converts to vitamin A; possibly protects against cancer

==Beta carotene (overview)==