词汇 | hyaloid |
释义 | hyaloid adjective anatomy specializeduk /ˈhaɪ.ə.lɔɪd/ us /ˈhaɪ.ə.lɔɪd/ used to describe a transparent substance in the body, especially in the eye and in cartilage (= strong tissue found in joints): The vitreous body occupies about four-fifths of the space within the eyeball, and is enclosed in a delicate, transparent membrane, the hyaloid membrane. During development, nutrients are supplied to the anterior eye by hyaloid vessels. The hyaloid vascular system is a network of blood vessels that nourishes the developing eye. The vitreous body is surrounded by a fibrous layer called the hyaloid membrane. The gradual degeneration of hyaloid cartilage and surrounding tissues of the knee results in joint pain. Transparent clear crystal crystal clearidiom crystalline diaphanous diaphanously filminess filmy hyaline impenetrable limpid liquid opacity opaquely pellucid translucency translucent translucently transparency transparent You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Substances & structures in the body Synonymhyaline |
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