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.
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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