tretinoin
The all-trans isomer of retinoic acid that is applied to the skin to treat severe acne…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, and taken orally as a chemotherapy drug for acute promyelocytic leukemia.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)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, and taken orally as a chemotherapy drug for acute promyelocytic leukemia.
Origin
English retino(ic acid)English retino(ic acid)
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Forms
plural: tretinoins| Singular | tretinoin |
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uncountable
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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