retinoid

Meanings

Adjective

  • Pertaining to or resembling a resin.

Noun

  • Any of a class of compounds whose structure or effects on the body resemble retinol (vitamin A).

Origin

  • From Ancient Greek ῥητίνη -oid.
  • From retinol + -oid.

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