Hyaluronidase
| Hyaluronidase | |
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| Term | Hyaluronidase |
| Short definition | Hyaluronidase (HY-al-yoo-RAH-nih-days) An enzyme that breaks down a substance called hyaluronic acid in the body. Hyaluronic acid is found throughout the body in connective tissue, skin, and fluids in the joints and eye. It causes liquids to have a jelly-like thickness, which can help moisturize and protect tissues and joints. In medicine, hyaluronidase is made in the laboratory and given by injection under the skin along with other medications to treat certain medical conditions. Using hyaluronidase to break down hyaluronic acid helps thin the fluids and connective tissues, making it easier for the drugs to get into the tissues |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Hyaluronidase - (pronounced) (HY-al-yoo-RAH-nih-days) An enzyme that breaks down a substance called hyaluronic acid in the body. Hyaluronic acid is found throughout the body in connective tissue, skin, and fluids in the joints and eye. It causes liquids to have a jelly-like thickness, which can help moisturize and protect tissues and joints. In medicine, hyaluronidase is made in the laboratory and given by injection under the skin along with other medications to treat certain medical conditions. Using hyaluronidase to break down hyaluronic acid helps thin the fluids and connective tissues, making it easier for the drugs to get into the tissues
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