Collagenous

/kəˈlædʒɪnəs/ adjective

Definition

Containing, composed of, or rich in collagen; having the characteristics of collagen.

Etymology

From 'collagen' + '-ous' (adjective-forming suffix meaning 'full of' or 'containing'), used in medical and anatomical terminology since the 19th century.

Kelly Says

Your tendons are almost pure collagenous tissue—it's what makes them stretchy yet strong, and when you see a ballet dancer's incredible flexibility, you're seeing the result of extremely well-organized collagenous fibers.

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