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collagenase

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col·lag·e·nase  (k-lj-ns, -nz, kl-j-)
n.
Any of various enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of collagen and gelatin.
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Noun1.collagenase - any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of collagen and gelatin
enzyme - any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions


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