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Meaning of isotretinoin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
/ˌʌɪ.sə(ʊ).tɹəˈtɪn.əʊ.ɪn/

Definitions

A cis isomer of retinoic acid that is a synthetic derivative of vitamin A, inhibits sebaceous gland function and keratinization, and is used in the treatment of severe inflammatory acne but is contraindicated in pregnancy because of its implication as a cause of birth defects.

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C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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