adapalene
English edit
Etymology edit
Probably from ada(mantyl) + p(henyl) + (naphth)alene.
Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /əˈdæp.əˌlin/
Noun edit
adapalene (uncountable)
- (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A retinoid C28H28O3 applied topically to the skin in the treatment of acne vulgaris. It is marketed under the trademark Differin and when used in combination with benzoyl peroxide, under the trademark Epiduo.
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References edit
- “adapalene”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.