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hyalin

Syllabification: (hy·a·lin)
Pronunciation: /ˈhīəlin/
Definition of hyalin

noun

Physiology
  • a clear substance produced especially by the degeneration of epithelial or connective tissues.

Origin:

mid 19th century: via Latin from Greek hualinos, from hualos 'glass'

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