What does "tretinoin" mean?

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.

What is a synonym for "tretinoin"?

Common synonyms include: all trans retinoic acid, all-trans retinoic acid, atra, atra, tret.

Pronounced //tɹəˈtɪn.əʊ.ɪn//.

//tɹəˈtɪn.əʊ.ɪn// noun

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Noun

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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. uncountable, usually

From tr(ans)- + retino(ic acid) + -in.

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