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hyalin

hyalin

9.9
A clear, glassy substance that forms in body tissue, often in sick tissue
  • noun
  • /ˈhaɪəlɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hialina
  • In hyaline cartilage, hyalin provides structural support and flexibility.

Examples

  • The pathologist identified deposits of hyalin in the damaged tissue.

  • In the microscope, the hyalin appeared almost glass-like.

  • Skin lesions can sometimes contain a buildup of hyalin.

  • The hyalin cartilage provides support in joints.

  • In hyaline cartilage, hyalin provides structural support and flexibility.

  • The pathologist identified deposits of hyalin in the damaged tissue.

  • Skin lesions can sometimes contain a buildup of hyalin.

Synonyms

hyaline
vshyalin
  • Specialized
9.9

A clear, glass-like substance that appears in some body tissues

refers to the same substance but highlights presence in pathological conditions

Surface Forms

hyalin singular
hyalins plural

Morphology

hyalin = hyaline (opaque) = hyal + in

The combining form 'hyal-' is not a familiar standalone English word and the technical '-in' suffix yields a specialized biomedical substance term that learners cannot reliably derive from common vocabulary.

Etymology

Hyalin comes from the Greek root hyal- meaning 'glass'. So hyalin describes a clear, 'glass-like' substance that can appear in cartilage and other tissues.