hyaluronic acid

[hahy-uh-loo-ron-ik, hahy-]

noun

Biochemistry.

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

hyaluronic acid

/ ˌhaɪəlʊˈrɒnɪk /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• hyaluronic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyaluronic acid¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyaluronic acid¹

C20: _hyalo- + Greek ouron urine + _-ic

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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