All-trans Retinoic Acid at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is All-trans Retinoic Acid? A form of vitamin A that is used to treat acute promyelocytic leukemia, usually together with other drugs, and to treat acne. It is also being studied in the treatment and prevention of other types of cancer. Also called tretinoin.Medical Term & Definition Added By: Noah
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