isotretinoin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A cis isomer of retinoic acid that is a synthetic derivative of vitamin A, inhibits sebaceous gland function and keratinization, and is used in the treatment of severe inflammatory acne but is contraindicated in pregnancy because of its implication as a cause of birth defects.

/ˌʌɪ.sə(ʊ).tɹəˈtɪn.əʊ.ɪn/ /ˌaɪ.soʊˈtɹɛt.ɪˌnoʊ.ɪn/

isotretinoin

From iso- + tretinoin.

Accutane

alitretinoin

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