Retinoid Definition

rĕtn-oid
retinoids
noun
Any of a large class of natural or synthetic, photosensitive chemical compounds that are similar to vitamin A, including retinoic acid and retinal.
Webster's New World
adjective

Of or pertaining to the retina.

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Other Word Forms of Retinoid

Noun

Singular:
retinoid
Plural:
retinoids

Origin of Retinoid

  • retin(ol) –oid

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

Retinoid Sentence Examples

  • This oral retinoid is extremely effective in the treatment of severe acne.

  • A well-tolerated topical retinoid, tazarotene, has recently been introduced for mild to moderate psoriasis.

  • Early clinical studies and retinoid development commenced without an understanding of retinoid development commenced without an understanding of retinoid molecular biology.

  • Early clinical studies and retinoid development commenced without an understanding of retinoid molecular biology.

  • Scars may be helped by retinoid creams, dermabrasion (operation that smooths top layer of skin) or collagen injections.

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Words Starting With

RRERET

Words Ending With

DIDOID

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