collagen
noun
col·la·gen
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Definition of collagen
: any of a group of fibrous proteins that occur in vertebrates as the chief constituent of connective tissue fibrils and in bones and yield gelatin and glue upon boiling with water
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Other Words from collagen
collagenous
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of collagen in a Sentence
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Just two tablespoons of canned pumpkin packs nearly a day’s worth of immune-supporting vitamin A. Maple syrup supplies a solid amount of manganese, a mineral that helps produce collagen and promote skin and bone health. — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, "What to Know About Pumpkin Spice Lattes, From a Nutritionist Who Loves Them," 13 Aug. 2019 Vitamin C is also a potent collagen booster, and so, the addition of vitamin C to your nightly regimen can help thicken the delicate under-eye area and conceal discoloration. — Nikhita Mahtani, CNN Underscored, "Want to fight dark circles? Look for these ingredients in your next eye cream," 10 Aug. 2019 Previously, research on the La Brea remains has focused on carbon and nitrogen isotopes found within a bone protein called collagen. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, "Fossils Reveal Why Coyotes Outlived Saber-Toothed Cats," 6 Aug. 2019 After the entire structure is printed, the goop can be melted away to leave behind a pristine collagen model. — Scientific American, "Fang Needles, Quantum Carpets and Tender Robot Touches," 2 Aug. 2019 Shafer says one alternative to consider is Sculptra Aesthetic, an off-the-label injectable that helps boost your body's natural collagen. — Audrey Noble, Harper's BAZAAR, "What Is A Brazilian Butt Lift?," 28 July 2019 Vitamin C can help lighten dark circles, sun damage, and age spots, while retinol has collagen-boosting properties, and hyaluronic acid works to keep skin moisturized and plump. — Christina Butan, Health.com, "This Under-$25 Serum Set With 1,800 5-Star Reviews Will Reduce Wrinkles and Signs of Aging," 25 July 2019 This delivers a dose of light energy that enhances collagen production and improves your skin’s overall elasticity. — Braelyn Wood, Health.com, "This FDA-Approved Light Therapy Device Is the Easiest Way to Reduce Wrinkles and Signs of Aging at Home," 19 July 2019 Retinol has earned its seal of approval from dermatologists: studies show the vitamin A derivative stimulates collagen production and accelerates skin cell renewal to help with wrinkle reduction. — Paige Stables, Good Housekeeping, "Bakuchiol is 'Nature's Retinol' That Will Change Your Skin," 27 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'collagen.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for collagen
collagen
noun
English Language Learners Definition of collagen
: a substance that occurs naturally in the bodies of people and animals and is often put into creams and other products that are sold to make a person's skin smoother and less wrinkled
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collagen
noun
col·la·gen
| \ ˈkäl-ə-jən
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Medical Definition of collagen
: an insoluble fibrous protein of vertebrates that is the chief constituent of the fibrils of connective tissue (as in skin and tendons) and of the organic substance of bones and yields gelatin and glue on prolonged heating with water
Other Words from collagen
collagenic
\ ˌkäl-ə-ˈjen-ik
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adjective
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adjective
collagenous
\ kə-ˈlaj-ə-nəs
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adjective
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adjective
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