English Explanatory Dictionary

adapalene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A retinoid C₂₈H₂₈O₃ applied topically to the skin in the treatment of acne vulgaris. It is marketed under the trademark Differin and when used in combination with benzoyl peroxide, under the trademark Epiduo.

Pronunciation

/əˈdæp.əˌlin/

Word forms

adapalene

Etymology

Probably from ada(mantyl) + p(henyl) + (naphth)alene.

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