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hyaluronidase

DEFINITIONS OF: hyaluronidase

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n an enzyme (trade name Hyazyme) that splits hyaluronic acid and so lowers its viscosity and increases the permeability of connective tissue and the absorption of fluids

Synonyms:
Hyazyme, spreading factor
Type of:
enzyme
any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
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