hyaloid membrane

American  

noun

1. the delicate, pellucid, and nearly structureless membrane enclosing the vitreous humor of the eye.

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hyaloid membrane British  

noun

1. the delicate transparent membrane enclosing the vitreous humour of the eye

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Etymology

Origin of hyaloid membrane

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various

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 Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools by Walters, Francis M.

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 The Dog by Youatt, William