Hyaluronidase Definition
hīə-lo͝o-rŏnĭ-dās, -dāz
noun
An enzyme that inactivates hyaluronic acid by breaking down its polymeric structure, thus promoting the diffusion of substances through tissues: found in sperm cells, certain venoms and bacteria, etc.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- Hyazyme
- spreading factor
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Noun
Singular:
hyaluronidasePlural:
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