hyaloid
glassy; hyaline.
Origin of hyaloid
1Other words from hyaloid
- sub·hy·a·loid, adjective
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How to use hyaloid in a sentence
I cannot, however, accept his view that the hyaloid membrane is a mesoblastic product.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 | Francis Maitland BalfourThe lens capsule arises at about the same period as the hyaloid membrane, and is a product of the cells of the lens.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 | Francis Maitland BalfourVascular sheath between the hyaloid membrane and the vitreous humour.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume IV (of 4) | Francis Maitland BalfourIt is surrounded by the hyaloid membrane, already noticed, and anteriorly is concave for the reception of the lens.
There is no pecten, but the numerous hyaloid arteries which are found in the embryo represent it.
British Dictionary definitions for hyaloid
/ (ˈhaɪəˌlɔɪd) /
anatomy zoology clear and transparent; glassy; hyaline
Origin of hyaloid
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