"tretinoin" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /tɹəˈtɪn.əʊ.ɪn/ [Received-Pronunciation], /tɹəˈtɪn.oʊ.ɪn/ [General-American] Forms: tretinoins [plural]
Etymology: From tr(ans)- + retino(ic acid) + -in. Etymology templates: {{af|en|trans-|retinoic acid|-in|alt1=tr(ans)-|alt2=retino(ic acid)}} tr(ans)- + retino(ic acid) + -in Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} tretinoin (usually uncountable, plural tretinoins)
  1. (organic chemistry, pharmacology) 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. Wikipedia link: tretinoin Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Carboxylic acids, Pharmaceutical drugs Synonyms: all-trans retinoic acid, ATRA Derived forms: alitretinoin, isotretinoin, tretinoin tocoferil Related terms: retinoic acid, vitamin A acid

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