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hyaloid

[ hahy-uh-loid ]

adjective

  1. glassy; hyaline.

hyaloid

/ ˈ³ó²¹ÉªÉ™ËŒ±ôɔɪ»å /

adjective

  1. anatomy zoology clear and transparent; glassy; hyaline
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  • ²õ³Ü²ú·³ó²âa·±ô´Ç¾±»å adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of hyaloid1

First recorded in 1660–70, hyaloid is from the Greek word ³ó²â²¹±ô´Ç±ð¾±»åḗs like glass. See hyal-, -oid
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of hyaloid1

C19: from Greek ³ó³Ü²¹±ô´Ç±ð¾±»åŧ²õ
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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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They are like two balls of fire, and there is a peculiar transparency of the hyaloid membrane, or injection of that of the retina.

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