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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

hyaloid

/haɪˈloʊɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does hyaloid mean?

adjective

Relating to or resembling glass; transparent and watery. In anatomy, a hyaloid artery is a small artery in the eye that is present in the fetus and disappears after birth.

Example

"The hyaloid tissue in the eye is transparent and allows light to pass through."

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