Definitions

1. noun

an enzyme that breaks down collagen, found in the bodies of certain bacteria, such as Clostridium histolyticum.

“The researcher studied the properties of collagenase in the bacteria’s extracellular matrix.”

2. verb

to break down collagen, often used in the context of enzymatic digestion or tissue degradation.

“The disease causes the collagenase to break down the skin and cause ulcers.”