hyaluronan
- noun
- /ˌhaɪəˈlʊrəˌnæn/
- Specialized
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hialuronano
- Hyaluronan plays a crucial role in keeping your joints lubricated and functioning smoothly.
- hyaluronan molecules
- injecting hyaluronan
- hyaluronan solution
Examples
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In addition, viscosupplementation does not cause excess hyaluronan to amass in the joint because the body is constantly destroying and forming hyaluronan.
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During this procedure, a viscous fluid, such as hyaluronan or Hylan G-F 20, is injected directly into the joint space using sterile technique.
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As more hyaluronan was injected into the joint, more hyaluronan was exported from the joint.
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As more hyaluronan was injected into the joint, more hyaluronan was exported from the joint.
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Because viscosupplementation helps restore homeostasis in the joint, the joint can produce normal hyaluronan and normal SF on its own for several months.
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Because rooster combs are plentiful and are normally wasted, they are an ideal source of hyaluronan.
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In most tissues, the residence time of endogenous hyaluronan ranges from half a day to 3 days (Fraser et al., 1997).
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However, unlike traditional NSAIDs, hyaluronan will not irritate the GI tract because it only acts locally at the target joint.
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Hyaluronan provides an anti-inflammatory function similar to NSAIDs by suppressing the release of prostaglandins that cause inflammation.
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Rheumatologists hypothesized that simply replacing the hyaluronan could increase the viscosity of arthritic synovial fluid.
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Synonyms
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A thick natural liquid in the body that holds water and helps joints, skin, and eyes stay wet
Surface Forms
Morphology
hyaluronan = hyaluronic (opaque) = hyaluron + an
Although formed from 'hyaluronic' + the noun-forming '-an', the root is a technical combining form unfamiliar to average learners, so meaning cannot be derived from components.
Etymology
Hyaluronan comes from Greek parts hyal- meaning 'glass' and -uron- meaning 'urine' because scientists first found it in the clear, glass-like fluid of the eye and in urine. That's why the name helps you remember that hyaluronan is a clear, gel-like substance that cushions and lubricates joints.