Meaning Of The Word Retinoid

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retinoid in American English
any of a large class of natural or synthetic, photosensitive chemical compounds that are similar to vitamin A, including retinoic acid and retinal
adjective: resembling the retina
noun: any of a group of substances related to vitamin A and functioning like vitamin A in the body

retinoid in British English
noun: a derivative of vitamin A

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