hyaluronic acid

American  

[hahy-uh-loo-ron-ik, hahy-] / ˈhaɪ ə lʊˈrɒn ɪk, ˌhaɪ- /

noun

Biochemistry.

1. a mucopolysaccharide serving as a viscous medium in the tissues of the body and as a lubricant in joints.

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hyaluronic acid British  

/ ˌhaɪəlʊˈrɒnɪk /

noun

1. a viscous polysaccharide with important lubricating properties, present, for example, in the synovial fluid in joints

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Other Word Forms

• hyaluronic adjective

Etymology

Origin of hyaluronic acid

1930–35; hyal(oid) (in reference to the vitreous humor, from which it was first isolated) + uronic acid ( def. )

Example Sentences

The filler used for liquid BBLs is often made up of hyaluronic acid, which is commonly used in facial filling treatments.

From BBC

Dermal fillers are injections of hyaluronic acid, which are used to fill wrinkles and add volume to tissue.

From BBC

She hopes Malassezin will one day be as universally known as Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2010, a study published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science found that the DNA in salmon sperm increased skin elasticity, collagen levels and production of hyaluronic acid compared to controls.

From Salon

To create the artificial lymph node, the scientists used hyaluronic acid, a moisturizing substance commonly used in cosmetics and lotions and found naturally in the body's skin and joints.

From Science Daily