hyaloid
Americannoun
adjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- subhyaloid adjective
Etymology
Origin of hyaloid
First recorded in 1660–70, hyaloid is from the Greek word hyaloeidḗs like glass. See hyal-, -oid
Example Sentences
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Normally, a network of blood vessels known as the hyaloid vasculature is formed to help nourish the retina as it is constructed.
From BBC
It is surrounded by the hyaloid membrane, already noticed, and anteriorly is concave for the reception of the lens.
From Project Gutenberg
It is enveloped by a delicate capsule—the hyaloid membrane—which is connected in front with the suspensory ligament of the lens, and ends by joining the capsule behind the lens.
From Project Gutenberg
It is in contact with the surface of the retina at the back and with the attachments of the lens in front, being surrounded by a thin covering of its own, called the hyaloid membrane.
From Project Gutenberg
They are like two balls of fire, and there is a peculiar transparency of the hyaloid membrane, or injection of that of the retina.
From Project Gutenberg
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