Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling glass

“The hyaline sheath surrounds the cell’s plasma membrane.”

2. noun

a glassy or translucent substance

“The hyalin in the eye lens helps to focus light.”

3. noun

the clear or glassy substance in the centre of the eye

“The hyaloid is part of the eye anatomy.”

4. noun

the hyaline cartilage in the nose, ear, or larynx

“The hyalin in the nose is a type of cartilage.”

5. noun

a type of cartilage found in the human body

“The hyaline is a translucent type of cartilage.”