Definition of HYALOID

hyaloid

Meanings

Plural: hyaloids

Noun

  • the transparent membrane enveloping the vitreous humor of the eye and separating it from the retina
  • The hyaloid membrane

Adjective Satellite

  • resembling glass in transparency or translucency; -Sacheverell Sitwell

Adj

  • transparent or glassy

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὑαλοειδής (hualoeidḗs), from ὕαλος (húalos, “glass”) + -ειδής (-eidḗs, “-id”).

Synonyms

hyaline, hyaloid membrane

Scrabble Score: 14

hyaloid is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
hyaloid is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 13

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