tretinoin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The all-trans isomer of retinoic acid that is applied to the skin to treat severe acne and reduce facial wrinkles, roughness, and pigmented spots.

Pronunciation

/tɹəˈtɪn.əʊ.ɪn/ /tɹəˈtɪn.oʊ.ɪn/

Word forms

tretinoin tretinoins

Etymology

From tr(ans)- + retino(ic acid) + -in.

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