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collagen

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒlədʒ(ə)n/

Definition of collagen

noun

[mass noun] Biochemistry
  • the main structural protein found in animal connective tissue, yielding gelatin when boiled.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French collagène, from Greek kolla 'glue' + French -gène (see -gen)

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