1. of, relating to, or containing collagen
Usage: technical; commonly used in medical and biological contexts

Examples

• The collagenous tissue in the skin provides elasticity and strength.
• Collagenous fibers make up a significant portion of connective tissue.
• The doctor explained that collagenous diseases affect the body's structural proteins.
• Collagenous colitis is an inflammatory bowel condition characterized by thickened collagen bands.
• The collagenous matrix of bone gives it its structural integrity.