hyaloid

[ hahy-uh-loid ]

noun

1. hyaloid membrane.

adjective

1. glassy; hyaline.

hyaloid

/ ˈhaɪəˌlɔɪd /

adjective

1. anatomy zoology clear and transparent; glassy; hyaline

Other Words From

• sub·hya·loid adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyaloid¹

First recorded in 1660–70, hyaloid is from the Greek word hyaloeidḗs like glass. See hyal-, -oid

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyaloid¹

C19: from Greek hualoeidēs

Example Sentences

I cannot, however, accept his view that the hyaloid membrane is a mesoblastic product.

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The lens capsule arises at about the same period as the hyaloid membrane, and is a product of the cells of the lens.

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Vascular sheath between the hyaloid membrane and the vitreous humour.

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It is surrounded by the hyaloid membrane, already noticed, and anteriorly is concave for the reception of the lens.

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There is no pecten, but the numerous hyaloid arteries which are found in the embryo represent it.

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Related Words

• glazed
• icy
• shiny
• sleek