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collagen

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɑlədʒən/ · UK /ˈkɒlədʒən/

collagen means: A protein in skin, bones, and other body parts that helps keep them strong and firm.

noun

BODY SUPPORT PROTEINC1

A protein in skin, bones, and other body parts that helps keep them strong and firm.

  • Our skin contains collagen.
  • The body produces less collagen as we age.
  • Collagen fibers help give these tissues their strength.

Common phrases: collagen production, collagen fibers, collagen supplements

Questions about collagen

What does collagen mean?

A protein in skin, bones, and other body parts that helps keep them strong and firm.

What is collagen in other languages?

Türkçe: kolajen · Español: colágeno · Français: collagène · Deutsch: Kollagen · Italiano: collagene · 日本語: コラーゲン

How do you pronounce collagen?

In American English /ˈkɑlədʒən/; in British English /ˈkɒlədʒən/.

How do you use collagen in a sentence?

Our skin contains collagen. The body produces less collagen as we age.

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