retinoic acid

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Definition of retinoic acid in English English dictionary

A derivative of vitamin A, used in the treatment of acne; it is essential for bone and tissue development

{i} vitamin A acid, tretinoin, acid derived from vitamin A and used for treating acne, acid form of vitamin A

Related Terms

all-trans retinoic acid

An alternative name for tretinoin

retinoic acid.

vitamin A acid

Hyphenation

retinoic ac·id

Synonyms

vitamin a acid