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collagenic

collagenic

8.6
Relating to the strong protein that gives skin and tendons strength
  • adjective
  • /ˌkɒləˈdʒɛnɪk/
  • Specialized
: colagenoso
  • The collagenic fibers provide strength to the skin.

Examples

  • The doctor explained that collagenic disorders affect the body's connective tissues.

  • Several collagenic fibers were observed under the microscope in the tissue sample.

  • Researchers are studying collagenic responses in the skin to improve wound healing.

  • Is this cream collagenic?

  • Researchers are studying collagenic responses in the skin to improve wound healing.

  • Several collagenic fibers were observed under the microscope in the tissue sample.

  • The doctor explained that collagenic disorders affect the body's connective tissues.

Synonyms

collagenous
vscollagenic
  • Specialized
1 8.3

Containing the strong protein that holds body tissues together

frames that protein as one structural component among others

Surface Forms

collagenic positive

Morphology

collagenic = collagen (transparent) = collagen + ic

Formed by the noun 'collagen' plus the productive adjectival suffix '-ic', meaning 'relating to collagen'.

Etymology

The word collagenic comes from collagen, from the Greek kolla meaning 'glue', because collagen is the protein that 'glues' our skin and tissues together. So something collagenic means 'relating to collagen', the body's glue.