Meanings
nounhyaloid membrane (plural hyaloid membranes)
plural hyaloid membranes
- anatomyA transparent collagen membrane that surrounds the vitreous humor
Synonyms & antonyms
nounthe transparent membrane enveloping the vitreous humor of the eye and separating it from the retina
Similar
Broader
membranetissue layer
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