collagen Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈkɒləd͡ʒɪn/
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Collagen as a Noun
1
The main structural protein in the extracellular matrix of the connective tissues of many animals.
2
Any of more than 28 types of glycoprotein that form elongated fibers, usually found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue.
Word Forms & Grammar
collagen (countable and uncountable, plural collagens)
Words That Rhyme With Collagen
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Origin of Collagen
From French collagène, coined from Ancient Greek κόλλα (kólla, “glue”) and -γενής (-genḗs, “-forming”) (see -gen); it is the main substance that animal glues are derived from.
Collagen in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɒləd͡ʒɪn/ |
| Meaning | The main structural protein in the extracellular matrix of the connective tissues of many animals |
| Plural | collagens |