retinoic acid
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ret·i·no·ic acid

noun \ˌre-tə-ˈnō-ik-\

Definition of RETINOIC ACID

: either of two isomers of an acid C20H28O2 derived from vitamin A and used in the treatment of acne:
a : tretinoin
b : isotretinoin

First Known Use of RETINOIC ACID

1960

ret·i·no·ic acid

noun \ˌret-ən-ˌō-ik-\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of RETINOIC ACID

: either of two isomers of an acid C20H28O2 derived from vitamin A and used especially in the treatment of acne: a or all–trans–retinoic acid : tretinoin b or 13–cis–retinoic acid : isotretinoin

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