isotretinoin
A cis isomer of retinoic acid that is a synthetic derivative of vitamin A, inhibits…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.
UK/ˌʌɪ.sə(ʊ).tɹəˈtɪn.əʊ.ɪn/US/ˌaɪ.soʊˈtɹɛt.ɪˌnoʊ.ɪn/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)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.
Origin
From iso- + tretinoin.From iso- + tretinoin.
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Synonyms
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1 related wordsRelatedalitretinoin
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable