Word Study
hyalin
CIDE DICTIONARY
hyalin, n.
a glassy translucent material that occurs in hyaline cartilage or in certain skin conditions. [WordNet 1.5]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
hyalin, n. a clear glassy substance produced as a result of the degeneration of certain body tissues.
Etymology
Gk hualos glass + -IN
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