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hy·a·lu·ron·i·dase   (hī'ə-lŏŏ-rŏn'ĭ-dās', -dāz')   
n.  An enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of hyaluronic acid in the body, thereby increasing tissue permeability to fluids. Also called spreading factor.
spread·ing factor   (sprěd'ĭng)
n.  See hyaluronidase.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: spread·ing factor
Pronunciation: 'spred-i[ng]-
Function: noun
: HYALURONIDASE
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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