retinoid

noun

ret·​i·​noid ˈre-tə-ˌnȯid How to pronounce retinoid (audio)
: any of various synthetic or naturally occurring analogs of vitamin A

Examples of retinoid in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of retinoid was in 1976

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“Retinoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retinoid. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

retinoid

noun
ret·​i·​noid ˈret-ᵊn-ˌȯid How to pronounce retinoid (audio)
: any of various synthetic or naturally occurring analogs of vitamin A
retinoid adjective
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