hyaloid Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the transparent membrane enveloping the vitreous humor of the eye and separating it from the retina
    hyaloid membrane.
  2. adjective satellite resembling glass in transparency or translucency
    hyaline.
    • the morning is as clear as diamond or as hyaline"-Sacheverell Sitwell

WordNet

Hy"a*loid adjective
Etymology
Gr. glassy, transparent; glass + appearance: cf. F. hyaloïde.
Definitions
  1. (Anat.) Resembling glass; vitriform; transparent; hyaline; as, the hyaloid membrane, a very delicate membrane inclosing the vitreous humor of the eye.

Webster 1913