tretinoin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /tɹəˈtɪn.oʊ.ɪn/ (General-American)
- /tɹəˈtɪn.əʊ.ɪn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *terh₂-der. Proto-Indo-European *térh₂t Proto-Indo-European *-ónts Proto-Indo-European *tr̥h₂ónts Proto-Indo-European *tr̥h₂n̥ts Proto-Italic *trāns Proto-Italic *trāns- Latin trans-bor. English tr(ans)- English retino(ic acid) Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnusder. Old French -inbor. Middle English -in English -ineclip. English -in English tretinoin From tr(ans)- + retino(ic acid) + -in.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The all-trans isomer of retinoic acid that is applied to the skin to treat severe acne and reduce facial wrinkles, roughness, and pigmented spots, and taken orally as a chemotherapy drug for acute promyelocytic leukemia.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tretinoins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
tretinoin tocoferil · isotretinoin · alitretinoin
Relateds
vitamin A acid · retinoic acid