What does "adapalene" mean?

A retinoid C₂₈H₂₈O₃ applied topically to the skin in the treatment of acne vulgaris. It is marketed under the trademark Differin and when used in combination with benzoyl peroxide, under the trademark Epiduo.

How do you pronounce "adapalene"?

Pronounced //əˈdæp.əˌlin//.

Adapalene

//əˈdæp.əˌlin// noun

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Noun

1
A retinoid C₂₈H₂₈O₃ applied topically to the skin in the treatment of acne vulgaris. It is marketed under the trademark Differin and when used in combination with benzoyl peroxide, under the trademark Epiduo. uncountable

Etymology

Probably from ada(mantyl) + p(henyl) + (naphth)alene.

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