Adjective: hyaloid 'hI-u,loyd
- Resembling glass in transparency or translucency
"the morning is as clear as diamond or as hyaloid";
- hyaline
- The transparent membrane enveloping the vitreous humour of the eye and separating it from the retina
"The hyaloid membrane helps maintain the shape of the vitreous body";
- hyaloid membrane
Derived forms: hyaloids
See also: clear
Type of: membrane, tissue layer
Encyclopedia: Hyaloid