collagen
noun
col·la·gen
ˈkä-lə-jən 
: 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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When done properly, this procedure allows patients’ body to absorb more oxygen than possible at lower air pressure, promoting tissue regeneration, collagen synthesis, and reinstating balanced body functions.
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Adding two scoops of collagen to your brew provides about 11 grams of protein.
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Adding two scoops of collagen to your brew provides about 11 grams of protein.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 9 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for collagen
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collagen
noun
col·la·gen
ˈkäl-ə-jən
: a protein that occurs in the form of fibers, does not dissolve, is found in connective tissue, and forms glue and gelatin upon boiling with water
Medical Definition
collagen
noun
col·la·gen
ˈkäl-ə-jən
: 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
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