"isotretinoin" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌʌɪ.sə(ʊ).tɹəˈtɪn.əʊ.ɪn/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˌaɪ.soʊˈtɹɛt.ɪˌnoʊ.ɪn/ [General-American]
Etymology: From iso- + tretinoin. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|iso|tretinoin}} iso- + tretinoin Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} isotretinoin (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry, pharmacology) 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. Wikipedia link: isotretinoin Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Carboxylic acids, Pharmaceutical drugs Related terms: alitretinoin
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