retinene
retinal (ˈrɛtɪnəl)
/ (ˈrɛtɪˌniːn) /
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noun
the aldehyde form of the polyene retinol (vitamin A) that associates with the protein opsin to form the visual purple pigment rhodopsin
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Word Origin for retinene
C20: from retina + -ene
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Medical definitions for retinene
retinene
[ rĕt′n-ēn′ ]
n.
Either of two yellow to red retinal pigments, formed by oxidation of vitamin A alcohols.
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