collagenase


col·la·ge·nase

noun
\kə-ˈla-jə-ˌnās, ˈkä-lə-jə-, -ˌnāz\

Definition of COLLAGENASE

: any of a group of proteolytic enzymes that decompose collagen and gelatin

First Known Use of COLLAGENASE

1926

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