Retinoic Acid Definition

rĕtn-ōĭk
noun
A vitamin A derivative, C20H28O2, used in the treatment of acne, skin wrinkles, etc.
Webster's New World
One of two isomers of this chemical, used as a topical drug to treat acne and for cosmetic treatment of wrinkles and hyperpigmentation of facial skin.
American Heritage

Origin of Retinoic Acid

  • retin(ol) –oic

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Retinoic Acid Sentence Examples

  • An important biological marker for monitoring residual disease is the promyelocytic retinoic acid receptor alpha (PML-RARalpha) fusion transcript.

  • Research on the mechanisms of action of the retinoic acid receptor antagonists is ongoing.

  • The body can also change retinol into retinoic acid or retinal which are both usable, or active, forms of this important vitamin.

  • However, if you are patient, this combination of retinoic acid and vitamin A acid will clean out and then balance your pores and speed the turnover of dead cells.

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