col·la·gen

(kŏl′ə-jən)

1. Any of a class of extracellular proteins that are composed of three coiled polypeptide chains, form strong fibers, and are the main constituents of cartilage, bone, and other connective tissues in animals.

2. Material composed principally of collagen proteins. Collagen is converted into gelatin when boiled in water.

[Greek kolla, glue + -gen.]

col′la·gen′ic (-jĕn′ĭk), col·lag′e·nous (kə-lăj′ə-nəs) adj.

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adj.

collagenic - relating to or consisting of collagen

collagenous

Mentioned in

References in periodicals archive

Histologically, solid leiomyoma contains interlaced bundles of spindle-shaped or stellate smooth muscle cells with blunt-ended, elongated, pale-staining nuclei: lesions are rather cellular; yet, the packs of tumor cells are separated by collagenic strands.

Leiomyoma of Oral Cavity: Case Report and Literature Review/Oral Kavitede Leiomyom: Vaka Sunumu ve Literatur Taramasi

In case of focal cartilage lesions, BMSCs can also be used in combination with collagenic membranes to repair the defect.

The Application of Stem Cells from Different Tissues to Cartilage Repair

The collagenic elasticity threads produce a dense elastic feeling that firmly cling to skin providing a contoured and defined appearance.

I want it all: the skin care segment is looking beyond the basics with pampering formulations complete with unique components and novel functions

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.