ISOTRETINOIN


Meaning of ISOTRETINOIN in English

Pronunciation: ˌ ī -s ō - ' tre-t ə - ˌ no ̇ in

Function: 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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