noun
collagen
KO-luhd-zhuhn
Collagen (noun) means a tough, fibrous protein that gives structure to skin, bones, tendons, and other connective tissue in animals. Example: “Collagen levels in the skin naturally decline with age.”
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A tough, fibrous protein that gives structure to skin, bones, tendons, and other connective tissue in animals.
"Collagen levels in the skin naturally decline with age."
"The supplement claims to boost collagen production."
How to use collagen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA key structural protein in skin, joints, and bones, often marketed in supplements and skincare.
Common pairings
collagen production
collagen supplement
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Word forms
- Plural
- collagens
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Etymology
From French collagène, built from Greek kolla ("glue") and -genes ("producing") — it's the substance animal-based glue was traditionally made from.
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What does “collagen” mean?
The word “collagen” means a tough, fibrous protein that gives structure to skin, bones, tendons, and other connective tissue in animals. In plain terms, a key structural protein in skin, joints, and bones, often marketed in supplements and skincare.
How do you pronounce “collagen”?
“Collagen” is pronounced KO-luhd-zhuhn (/ˈkɒləd͡ʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “collagen” in a sentence?
Here is “collagen” used in a sentence: “Collagen levels in the skin naturally decline with age.”
What part of speech is “collagen”?
“Collagen” is a noun.
Where does the word “collagen” come from?
The word “collagen” comes from French. From French collagène, built from Greek kolla ("glue") and -genes ("producing") — it's the substance animal-based glue was traditionally made from.
