COLLAGENASE

collagenase

(noun) any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of collagen and gelatin

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

collagenase (plural collagenases)

(enzyme) An enzyme that breaks the peptide bonds in collagen.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

3 May 2025

DESIRABLE

(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”


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You can overdose on coffee if you drink about 30 cups in a brief period to get close to a lethal dosage of caffeine.

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