Isotretinoin Definition

īsō-trĕtn-oin
noun
One of two isomers of a vitamin A derivative, C20 H28 O2 , that inhibits sebaceous gland secretion and is used orally to treat severe, inflammatory acne.
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Origin of Isotretinoin

  • iso– tretinoin retinoic acid (t(rans)–) (retino(ic acid)) (–in)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • iso- +"Ž tretinoin

    From Wiktionary

Isotretinoin Sentence Examples

  • One of the cases has a sibling with a manic episode after isotretinoin treatment.

  • Sexually active young women being treated with isotretinoin must use a reliable contractive, and they need to use contraception for up to one month after stopping use of the drug.

  • It is treated with oral isotretinoin and corticosteroids.

  • Long-term control is achieved in up to 60 percent of patients with severe acne who are treated with the drug isotretinoin.

  • Isotretinoin shrinks the glands that produce sebum.

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Words Starting With

IISISO

Words Ending With

NINOIN

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isotretinoin

Words Starting With I and Ending With N

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12 Letter Words12 Letter Words Starting With I12 Letter Words Ending With N