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- [hahy-uh-loo-ron-i-deys, -deyz]
- /ˌhaɪ ə lʊˈrɒn ɪˌdeɪs, -ˌdeɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hahy-uh-loo-ron-i-deys, -deyz]
- /ˌhaɪ ə lʊˈrɒn ɪˌdeɪs, -ˌdeɪz/
Definitions of hyaluronidase word
- noun hyaluronidase Biochemistry. a mucolytic enzyme found in the testes, in snake venom, and in hemolytic streptococci and certain other bacteria, that decreases the viscosity of the intercellular matrix by breaking down hyaluronic acid. 1
- noun hyaluronidase Pharmacology. a commercial form of this substance, used chiefly to promote the diffusion of intradermally injected drugs. 1
- noun hyaluronidase (enzyme) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid. 1
- noun hyaluronidase an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid, thus decreasing the viscosity of the medium containing the acid 0
- noun hyaluronidase 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. 0
- noun hyaluronidase (biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid. 0
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Origin of hyaluronidase
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
1935-40; hyaluron(ic acid) + -id- (by analogy with amidase, peptidase, etc.) + -ase
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hyaluronidase popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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