ISOTRETINOIN


Meaning of ISOTRETINOIN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌī-sō-ˈtre-tə-ˌnȯin ]

noun

Date: 1980

: 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

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