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Definition of collagen

collagen

/ˈkɑːlədʒən/
col · la · gen
Plural:collagens
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Adjective:collagenous
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collagen Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The main structural protein found in skin and other connective tissues of animals, providing strength, elasticity, and support.

Example

"Natural production of collagen in the human body gradually declines with age, leading to wrinkles and stiffer joints."

2

A pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or dietary preparation of this protein used in skin creams, nutritional supplements, or dermal fillers.

Example

"She adds a scoop of hydrolyzed collagen powder to her morning coffee to support joint and skin health."

• Rhymes for collagen

• Nearby Words

collaborativeness
collaborator
collage
collagen
collapse
collapsibility
collapsible

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 19th century via French collagène, derived from the Ancient Greek kolla ('glue') and -genēs ('producing'), because boiling connective tissues yields gelatin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Collagen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/collagen
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