noun
- Plural of hyaluronidase; enzymes that break down hyaluronic acid, a component of connective tissue, used in medicine and research.
Usage: technical; biochemistry; plural form
Examples
- Hyaluronidases are produced by certain bacteria to help them penetrate host tissues.
- The pharmaceutical company developed hyaluronidases for use as spreading factors in drug delivery.
- Researchers studied how hyaluronidases degrade the extracellular matrix in wound healing.
- Some snake venoms contain hyaluronidases that facilitate the spread of toxins through tissue.
- Medical professionals use hyaluronidases to enhance the absorption of injected medications.