hyaluronidase

hyaluronidase definition - medical

hy·a·lu·ron·i·dase (hīˌə-lo͝o-rŏnˈĭ-dāsˌ, -dāzˌ)

noun
Any of three enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid, thus increasing tissue permeability to fluids. One or more of these enzymes occur in the testes and in spermatozoa.

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