collagen

/ˈkɒlədʒən/

Meanings

noun

Any of more than 28 types of glycoprotein that form elongated fibers, usually found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue.

Examples :

""Eating foods rich in vitamin C can help your body produce more collagen, which keeps your skin looking young and healthy." "

Related Words

glycoprotein noun

/ˌɡlaɪkoʊˈproʊtiːn/ /ˌɡlaɪkəˈproʊtiːn/

A protein with covalently bonded carbohydrates.

"The flu virus uses a glycoprotein on its surface to attach to cells in your nose and throat, allowing it to infect you. "

looking noun

/ˈlʊkɪŋ/

The act of one who looks; a glance.

"The security guard's quick looking around the store helped him spot the shoplifter. "

elongated verb

/iˈlɔŋɡeɪtɪd/ /iˈlɑŋɡeɪtɪd/

To make long or longer by pulling and stretching; to make elongated.

"The baker elongated the dough by pulling on it before placing it in the oven. "

usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

tissue noun

/ˈtɪsjuː/ /ˈtɪʃu/

Thin, woven, gauze-like fabric.

"The delicate tissue paper wrapped the fragile antique doll. "

vitamin noun

/ˈvɑet.ə.mən/ /ˈvɪt.ə.mɪn/ /ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/

Any of a specific group of organic compounds essential in small quantities for healthy human growth, metabolism, development, and body function; found in minute amounts in plant and animal foods or sometimes produced synthetically; deficiencies of specific vitamins produce specific disorders.

"My grandmother takes a vitamin supplement every day to help her maintain good health. "

matrix noun

/ˈmeɪtɹɪks/

The womb.

"The seed of the new idea developed within the matrix of the professor's mind. "

connective noun

/kəˈnɛktɪv/

That which connects.

""Glue is a strong connective for many types of wood." "

healthy adjective

/ˈhɛl.θi/

Enjoying health and vigor of body, mind, or spirit: well.

"He was father to three healthy kids."

extracellular adjective

/ˌɛkstrəsɛˈljʊlər/ /ˌɛkstrəsɛˈlɪələr/

Occurring or found outside of a cell.

"The bacteria multiplied in the extracellular fluid. "

fibers noun

/ˈfaɪbərz/

A single elongated piece of a given material, roughly round in cross-section, often twisted with other fibers to form thread.

"The microscope showed a single blue fiber stuck to the sole of the shoe."

produce verb

/pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ /ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ /ˈpɹoʊ.dus/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The farmer's fields produced a bountiful harvest of tomatoes this year. "