Hyaluronic Acid Definition

hīə-lo͝o-rŏnĭk
noun
A highly viscous mucopolysaccharide that holds cells together, lubricates bodily 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.
Webster's New World

(organic chemistry) A mucopolysaccharide that forms a gel-like substance within animal connective tissue.

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Origin of Hyaluronic Acid

  • Greek hualos glass –uronic

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Hyaluronic Acid Sentence Examples

  • There is some evidence that hyaluronic acid injections into the subacromial bursa can also help.

  • About Hyaluronic Acid History In 1934 Palmer and Meyer isolated a novel polysaccharide from vitreous of bovine eyes.

  • It relaxes facial muscles with Portulaca while Hyaluronic Acid fills in the face's creases.

  • For those with dry skin, rich moisturizers that contain ingredients such as glycerin, dimethicone, and hyaluronic acid are helpful.

  • Nectifirm also combines plant-based moisturizers such as bamboo, silica, English pea extract and glucosamine to further stimulate the body's production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid.

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