Synonym(s)
- dermatological retinoid
- retinoid
- retinoid substance
Definition(s)
- Retinol and its derivatives; C(20) polyunsaturated, cyclic, lipid soluble alcohol; deficiency results in night blindness and certain epithelial disorders.
-
Definition from: CRISP Thesaurus via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine
- A group of tetraterpenes, with four terpene units joined head-to-tail. Biologically active members of this class are used clinically in the treatment of severe cystic acne; psoriasis; and other disorders of keratinization.
-
Definition from: MeSH via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine
- Vitamin A or a vitamin A-like compound.
-
Definition from: NCI Thesaurus via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine
See also Understanding Medical Terminology.