tretinoin
[ truh-tin-oh-in ]
/ trəˈtɪn oʊ ɪn /
noun
a drug chemically related to vitamin A, used as a topical ointment to treat skin disorders, especially acne.
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Medical definitions for tretinoin
tretinoin
[ trĕt′n-oin′ ]
n.
An isomer of retinoic acid, used in the treatment of acne.
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