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hyaluronic acid

(hī′ə lo̵̅o̅ ränik)

a highly viscous mucopolysaccharide that holds cells together, lubricates body tissue, and blocks the spread of microorganisms: it is found in the skin, the vitreous humor of the eye, and the synovial fluid of the joints

Origin: < hyal(o)- + Gr ouron, urine + -ic

See hyaluronic acid in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A gellike aminoglycan that is found in the tissue space, the synovial fluid of joints, and the vitreous humor of the eyes and acts as a binding, lubricating, and protective agent.

Origin:

Origin: Greek hualos, glass

Origin: + -uronic

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