hyaline
|hy-a-line|
/ˈhaɪəlɪn/
glass-like
Etymology
'hyaline' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'hyalos', where the root meant 'glass'.
'hyaline' came into English via Latin 'hyalinus' and French 'hyalin', ultimately becoming the modern English word 'hyaline'.
Initially, it meant 'glass-like'; over time it came to denote 'glass-like, transparent or translucent material or tissue', especially in anatomical and material-science contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a glassy substance or a clear, homogeneous tissue (for example, hyaline cartilage); used to refer to a translucent, vitreous material or area.
Pathologists described a patch of hyaline in the tissue sample.
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Adjective 1
glass-like; clear, transparent or translucent and usually smooth and homogeneous (used especially in biology and materials descriptions).
The surgeon noted the hyaline appearance of the cartilage under the microscope.
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Last updated: 2025/08/30 18:37