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Noun: spreading factor
  1. An enzyme (trade name Hyazyme) that splits hyaluronic acid and so lowers its viscosity and increases the permeability of connective tissue and the absorption of fluids
    - hyaluronidase, Hyazyme

Derived forms: spreading factors

Type of: enzyme

Encyclopedia: Spreading factor