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RETINOIDS


subject field: medicine: drugs
originator: Pamela
origination date: 30/01/2002
inputter: Arianne
input date: 30/01/2002
check date: 20/05/2002
checker: Pamela

Conceptual Structures
ISATOPICAL-AGENT
ANCESTORSALL
DRUG
MATERIAL
OBJECT
PHARMACEUTICAL-MATERIAL
PHYSICAL-OBJECT
THERAPEUTICAL-MATERIAL
TOPICAL-AGENT


English
retinoidsdefinition: keratolytic drugs derived from retinoic acid and used for treatment of severe acne and psoriasis, which are presently being investigated for their possible role blocking the action of cancer-causing agents. Their use in the prevention and treatment of cancer is being actively explored. (en)
number: plural
part of speech: noun
reliability code: 10
term type: main entry term

Spanish
retinoidesdefinition: fármacos queratolíticos, derivados del ácido retinoico y utilizados en el tratamiento del acné y la psoriasis. Se investiga su posible papel en el bloqueo de la acción de agentes cancerígenos, así como su utilización en la prevención y tratamiento de cáncer. (es)
gender: masculine
number: plural
part of speech: noun
reliability code: 10
term type: main entry term