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collagenolytic

adjective

col·​la·​gen·​o·​lyt·​ic ˌkäl-ə-jən-ə-ˈlit-ik, -ˌjen- How to pronounce collagenolytic (audio)
: relating to or having the capacity to break down collagen
collagenolytic activity
collagenolytic enzymes

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“Collagenolytic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/collagenolytic. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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