Fruit acid
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-003350
One of a group of substances that are found in several types of fruit and in milk. They are used in skin care products to reduce wrinkles and soften the skin. Examples of fruit acids are glycolic acid, lactic acid, and citric acid. Also called AHA and alpha hydroxyl acid.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-003350 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | AHA; alpha hydroxyl acid |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "One of a group of substances that are found in several types of fruit and in milk. They are used in skin care products to reduce wrinkles and soften the skin. Examples of fruit acids are glycolic acid, lactic acid, and citric acid. Also called AHA and alpha hydroxyl acid.",
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