hy|a|lu|ron|i|dase

hy|a|lu|ron|i|dase
hy|a|lu|ron|i|dase «HY uh lu RON uh days», noun.
an enzyme present in snake venom, sperm, and some germs, having the power to break down or disperse hyaluronic acid. It increases tissue permeability and has been used to prevent or check the formation of kidney stones and break up scar tissue.
[< hyaluron(ic acid) + -id(e) + -ase]

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