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collagenolytic

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Main Entry: col·la·gen·o·lyt·ic
Pronunciation: "käl-&-j&n-&-'lit-ik, -"jen-
Function: adjective
: relating to or having the capacity to break down collagen <collagenolytic activity> <collagenolytic enzymes>
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collagenolytic col·lag·e·no·lyt·ic (kə-lāj'ə-nə-lĭt'ĭk, kŏl'ə-jə-nə-)
adj.
Relating to or having the capacity to lyse collagen, gelatin, and other proteins containing proline.

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