Hyaluronidase

noun

1. An enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of hyaluronic acid in the body, thereby increasing tissue permeability to fluids.
2. Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid
3. 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