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/ˌʌɪ.sə(ʊ).tɹəˈtɪn.əʊ.ɪn/ · noun
(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A cis isomer of retinoic acid that is a synthetic derivative of vitamin A, inhibits sebaceous gland function and keratinization, and is used in the treatment of severe inflammatory acne but is contraindicated in pregnancy because of its implication as a cause of birth defects..
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Isotretinoin means (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A cis isomer of retinoic acid that is a synthetic derivative of vitamin A, inhibits sebaceous gland function and keratinization, and is used in the treatment of severe inflammatory acne but is contraindicated in pregnancy because of its implication as a cause of birth defects..
Common synonyms include Accutane.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use isotretinoin where its definition matches the intended context.
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