hyaline degeneration

hyaline degeneration definition - medical

hyaline degeneration

noun
Any of several degenerative processes that affect various cells and tissues, resulting in the formation of rounded masses or broad bands of homogeneous acidophilic substances that have a glassy appearance. Also called glassy degeneration, hyalinosis.

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