Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

isotretinoin

/ˌaɪ.soʊˈtɹɛt.ɪˌnoʊ.ɪn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.79 in modern English

Syllables: isotretinoin
IPA: /ˌaɪ.soʊˈtɹɛt.ɪˌnoʊ.ɪn/

12

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Uncountable

Etymology

From iso- + tretinoin.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: iso

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌaɪ.soʊˈtɹɛt.ɪˌnoʊ.ɪn/
British English: /ˌʌɪ.sə(ʊ).tɹəˈtɪn.əʊ.ɪn/

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

alitretinoin

Synonyms

Accutane

Questions

How do you pronounce isotretinoin?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌaɪ.soʊˈtɹɛt.ɪˌnoʊ.ɪn/.
What does isotretinoin mean?: 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.
Where does isotretinoin come from?: From iso- + tretinoin.

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