elastin
pronunciation
How to pronounce elastin in British English:
UK [ɪˈlæstɪn]
How to pronounce elastin in American English:
US [ɪˈlæstɪn]
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- Noun:
- a fibrous scleroprotein found in elastic tissues such as the walls of arteries
Word Origin
Example
- 1. Smoking damages the elastin that helps keep facial skin flexible .
- 2. Improved exchange between cells promotes proliferation which improves collagen and elastin levels in the skin .
- 3. Smoking also damages collagen and elastin - fibers that give your skin its strength and elasticity .
- 4. Sweets and refined carbs raise glucose levels , which increases advanced glycation end products , which in turn interferes with the repair of collagen and elastin , a protein that allows skin to retain its shape .
- 5. Bee venom , long used in ancient medicine , is being touted as a ' natural botox ' that stimulates the body 's production of collagen and elastin to smooth , lift and tighten skin .