Retinol
/ˈrɛt.ɪ.nɒl/noun
A form of vitamin A that is important for vision, skin health, and cellular growth.
Did you know?The name 'retinol' is derived from 'retina', linking its importance to vision and revealing how skin health can reflect our inner vitality!
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
retina
“The net-like structure at the back of the eye, responsible for vision.”
Old French
Old French
retin
“A term used for a type of net, indicative of interconnection.”
17th Century
New Latin
retinālis
“Related to the retina, emphasizing the role in sight.”
20th Century
English
retinol
“A chemical compound derived from vitamin A, crucial for vision and skin.”