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hyaluronic acid
[ hahy-uh-loo-ron-ik, hahy- ]
noun
- a mucopolysaccharide serving as a viscous medium in the tissues of the body and as a lubricant in joints.
hyaluronic acid
/ ˌɪəʊˈɒɪ /
noun
- a viscous polysaccharide with important lubricating properties, present, for example, in the synovial fluid in joints
Derived Forms
- ˌⲹˈDzԾ, adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hyaluronic acid1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hyaluronic acid1
Example Sentences
The filler used for liquid BBLs is often made up of hyaluronic acid, which is commonly used in facial filling treatments.
Dermal fillers are injections of hyaluronic acid, which are used to fill wrinkles and add volume to tissue.
She hopes Malassezin will one day be as universally known as Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid.
In 2010, a study published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science found that the DNA in salmon sperm increased skin elasticity, collagen levels and production of hyaluronic acid compared to controls.
To create the artificial lymph node, the scientists used hyaluronic acid, a moisturizing substance commonly used in cosmetics and lotions and found naturally in the body's skin and joints.
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