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hyaluronidase
(redirected from Wydase)

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hy·a·lu·ron·i·dase  (h-l-rn-ds, -dz)
n.
An enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of hyaluronic acid in the body, thereby increasing tissue permeability to fluids. Also called spreading factor.
hyaluronidase [ˌhaɪəlʊˈrɒnɪˌdeɪs -ˌdeɪz]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid, thus decreasing the viscosity of the medium containing the acid
[hyalo- + Greek ouron urine + -id3 + -ase]
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Noun1.hyaluronidase - 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
Hyazyme, spreading factor
enzyme - any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
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