HYALURONIDASE Definition & Meaning

hyaluronidase

[ hahy-uh-loo-ron-i-deys, -deyz ]

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noun

Biochemistry. a mucolytic enzyme found in the testes, in snake venom, and in hemolytic streptococci and certain other bacteria, that decreases the viscosity of the intercellular matrix by breaking down hyaluronic acid.
Pharmacology. a commercial form of this substance, used chiefly to promote the diffusion of intradermally injected drugs.

hyaluronidase

/ -ˌdeɪz; ˌhaɪəlʊˈrɒnɪˌdeɪs /

noun

an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid, thus decreasing the viscosity of the medium containing the acid

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of hyaluronidase¹

1935–40; hyaluron(ic acid) ( def ) + -id- (by analogy with amidase, peptidase, etc.) + -ase

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of hyaluronidase¹

C20: hyalo- + Greek ouron urine + -id ³ + -ase

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After researching extensively, she found a specialist who was able to inject her with hyaluronidase — a family of enzymes that can break down hyaluronic acid, the ingredient used in most lip fillers.

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In complaints and incident reports, however, people who used Expression describe serious problems that did not resolve with hyaluronidase treatment.

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This involved dissolving the filler with the help of hyaluronidase, an enzyme, and treating the lips with a fractional radio-frequency device.

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Reversibility of the implant volume was achieved with hyaluronidase injection.

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