beta carotene

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a yellowish form of carotene: a dietary deficiency of this is associated with a greater risk of certain cancers

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also be·ta-car·o·tene

noun
The isomeric form of carotene that is widely distributed in nature and most efficiently converted to vitamin A by the body.

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