a viscous polysaccharide with important lubricating properties, present, for example, in the synovial fluid in joints
Derived forms
hyaluronic (ˌhyaluˈronic)
adjective
Word origin
C20: hyalo- + Greek ouron urine + -ic
hyaluronic acid in American English
(ˌhaɪəluˈrɑnɪk)
a highly viscous mucopolysaccharide that holds cells together, lubricates body tissue, and blocks the spread of microorganisms: it is found in the skin, the vitreous humor of the eye, and the synovial fluid of the joints
Word origin
< hyalo- + Gr ouron, urine + -ic
Examples of 'hyaluronic acid' in a sentence
hyaluronic acid
She uses hyaluronic acid filler, as it gives the most natural finish and delivers a permanent rosy lip hue.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
She uses hyaluronic acid filler, as it gives the most natural finish and deliversa permanent rosy lip hue.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Hyaluronic acid is a favorite skin care ingredient because it is a good moisturizer.