Collagen

Word COLLAGEN
Character 8
Hyphenation col la gen
Pronunciations /ˈkɒlədʒən/

Definitions and meanings of "Collagen"

What do we mean by collagen?

The fibrous protein constituent of bone, cartilage, tendon, and other connective tissue. It is converted into gelatin by boiling. noun

Etc. See collagen, etc. noun

The chemical basis of ordinary connective tissue, as of tendons or sinews and of bone. On being boiled in water it becomes gelatin or glue. noun

Any of more than 28 types of glycoprotein that forms elongated fibers, usually found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue. noun

A fibrous scleroprotein in bone and cartilage and tendon and other connective tissue; yields gelatin on boiling noun

Any of more than 28 types of glycoprotein that form elongated fibers, usually found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue.

Dietary Supplement. 20 g collagen per serving. Paleo friendly. Dairy free. Gluten free. Contains 8 of 9 Essential amino acids. Skin, hair, nail + Milfs force it down by the gallon from unsuspecting young men. Urban Dictionary

The proteins and connective tissue of mammals (animal fat) which is somehow turned into some type of unnatural substance that one injects under their skin. It is mainly used by ragged, thin lipped hookers who have spent too much time sucking cock without sunscreen on their mouths or something (exp: Lisa Rinna, Jessica Simpson). It is also used to smooth out wrinkles and make you look like a zombie freak (exp: Nicole Kidman). Urban Dictionary

The type of upper class woman (usually a bleached blowout blonde) yelling at minimum wage employees because she can't return an expensive item with no tag/receipt. Unaware of class struggles and pain of marginalized groups. Collagen lips and plastic surgery paid for by rich (but absent like her own rich and absent father) husband. Urban Dictionary

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The word "collagen" in example sentences

Burd DAR, Longaker MT, Adzick NS, Harrison MR, Ehrlich HP: Fetal wound healing in a large animal model: The deposition of collagen is confirmed. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The structure was grown using about 100,000 beads of the connective protein collagen, seeded with cells from a human liver cancer culture and tipped into a body-shaped mould. ❋ Gingerdoss (2009)

Although some people see results immediately, the results get better over a three to six month time period, as new collagen is formed and the skin tightens. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The cooking time — at least two hours — requires meat high in collagen, with well-exercised muscle and an agreeably strong flavor. ❋ Unknown (2004)

After all, we're through what you called the collagen jungle. " ❋ Asimov, Isaac (1987)

Many pitmasters have long believed that the stall was caused by a protein called collagen in the meat being combining with water and converting to flavorful and slippery textured gelatin. ❋ Unknown (2011)

"Your collagen is the same as my collagen, down to the last amino acid," said Dr. Niklason. ❋ Unknown (2010)

For example, your hair and and your skin feel very different, but they're both made of a protein called collagen, but with different modifications. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This marine collagen, which is cultivated from sea kelp, is an ingredient he has uniquely come upon and as such has a patent pending. ❋ Unknown (2008)

These hormonal changes can also disrupt the production of collagen, which is the compound that makes up the connective tissue in the epidermis, and thereby resulting in scars tissue formation popularly called stretch marks '. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Ultimately, Titan can stimulate long-term collagen growth and tissue rebuilding leaving you with younger looking tighter skin without surgery. ❋ Unknown (2006)

From age twenty-five or so, the body loses collagen, which is the stuff that makes your lips plump. ❋ Scott Westerfeld (2008)

NICHOLAS: Like those gray hairs and wrinkles, our collagen, which is the building blocks of our tendons and ligaments and so on, they're not quite as elastic as they used to be, and you get thee micro tears. ❋ Unknown (2007)

(The hot topic in Hollywood these days is about an injectable substance called Perlane -- available only outside the United States -- which lasts longer than collagen and, because it is manufactured from a product found naturally in the body, minimizes the problem of allergies to collagen, which is derived from cows.) ❋ Unknown (2007)

The material analyzed is normally the protein collagen, which is usually the best preserved organic component from bones and which is also used in radiocarbon dating. ❋ MICHAEL BALTER (2005)

Previous studies had demonstrated that the mechanical properties of bone arise from its protein fibers, known as collagen fibrils, which were thought to be coated in a very thin film of mineral crystals. ❋ Unknown (2005)

They experimented on making a tissue called collagen, which acts as a structural support for skin, bones and tendons. ❋ Unknown (2005)

The major connective-tissue filament is the protein called collagen, which makes up about a third of all the protein in the animal body, and is concentrated in skin, tendons, and bones. ❋ Harold McGee (2004)

Hey [Erin] where did you disappear to last night? Erin: what that young guy gave me all his collagen would have cost thousands. I [milked] him like [a cow]. ❋ Sixcircles (2022)

[suzy]: "What happened [to Karen]? She's hideous." sharon: "She didn't like her thin lips so she got [collagen] injections." suzy: "It looks like someone punched her in the mouth." ❋ Missylalala (2006)

Collagen Karen: OMG! How dare you not [allow me] to return these [Prada] sunglasses even though I ignored all [the store's] policies! I need to speak to the owner of the building- What's your name?? Lemon?! Employee : You're a grown woman throwing a tantrum, ok Collagen Karen. ❋ Heyworl (2020)

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