retinoid

[ret-n-oid]

ret·i·noid

[ret-n-oid]
noun
1.
Biochemistry. any of a group of substances related to vitamin A and functioning like vitamin A in the body.
adjective
2.
resembling the retina.

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Retinoid is always a great word to know.
So is arsenic. Does it mean:
Symbol: As; atomic weight: 74.9216; atomic number: 33
Symbol: Po; atomic weight: 210; atomic number: 84

Origin:
1975–80; retin(ol) + -oid
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retinoid ret·i·noid (rět'n-oid')
n.
Any of a class of keratolytic drugs derived from retinoic acid and used in the treatment of severe acne and psoriasis.

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