Meanings
nounhyaloid canal (plural hyaloid canals)
plural hyaloid canals
- anatomyThe remnant of the hyaloid artery in adults, which was used during fetal development to provide nutrients to the retina
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hyaloid canal. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hyaloid%20canal
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“hyaloid canal.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hyaloid%20canal. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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