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Adjective: hyaloid  'hI-u,loyd
  1. Resembling glass in transparency or translucency
    "the morning is as clear as diamond or as hyaloid";
    - hyaline
Noun: hyaloid  'hI-u,loyd
  1. The transparent membrane enveloping the vitreous humour of the eye and separating it from the retina
    - hyaloid membrane

Derived forms: hyaloids

See also: clear

Type of: membrane, tissue layer

Encyclopedia: Hyaloid