hyalin

hyalin definition - medical

hy·a·lin (hīˈə-lĭn) or hy·a·line (-lĭn, -līnˌ)

noun
  1. The uniform matrix of hyaline cartilage.
  2. A translucent product of some forms of tissue degeneration.

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