tretinoin

tret·i·noin

a form of retinoic acid, used esp. in the treatment of acne

Origin of tretinoin

t- ( from uncertain or unknown; perhaps ) + retino(ic acid) + -in

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noun

An isomer of retinoic acid used topically to treat acne and to mitigate fine facial wrinkling and orally to treat one form of leukemia.

Origin of tretinoin

t(rans-) retino(ic acid) -in

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Noun

(usually uncountable, plural tretinoins)

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) Acid form of vitamin A commonly used to treat acne vulgaris and keratosis pilaris.

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