Definition of Retinoic acid

1. Noun. A derivative of vitamin A, used in the treatment of acne; it is essential for bone and tissue development. ¹

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Medical Definition of Retinoic acid

1. The aldehyde (retinal) has long been known to be involved in photoreception, but retinoic acid has other roles. There are cytoplasmic retinoic acid binding proteins and retinoic acid response elements that regulate gene transcription. Retinoic acid is thought to be a morphogen in chick limb bud development and in early development of the chick that probably accounts for its potent teratogenic action. Synonym: vitamin A. (03 Jul 1999)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Retinoic Acid

retino-
retino tectal connection
retinoblast
retinoblastoma
retinoblastoma protein
retinoblastomas
retinoblastomata
retinochoroid
retinochoroiditis
retinochoroiditis juxtapapillaris
retinocollicular
retinodialysis
retinogeniculate
retinohypothalamic
retinoic
retinoic acid (current term)
retinoic acid 4-hydroxylase
retinoid
retinoids
retinol
retinol-binding protein
retinol 4-hydroxylase
retinol dehydratase
retinol dehydrogenase
retinol isomerase
retinols
retinopapillitis
retinopapillitis of premature infants
retinopathies
retinopathy

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