hyaline

Meanings

• noun

  A type of tissue that is transparent and has the same refractive index as water, found in various parts of the body.

  - "The cartilage in the human ear is covered with a thin layer of hyaline tissue."
  - "During surgery, the surgeon carefully removed the hyaline membrane surrounding the heart."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhaɪəliːn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hyaline
hyaline , dain , rain

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Variants

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hyaline , hyalin , hyalines , hyalins , hyaline cartilage , hyaline cartilages

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Etymology

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From Greek hualinos, translucent, clear.

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Trivia

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1. Hyaline tissue is often stained with a dye called Alcian Blue during histological analysis.

2. The hyaline membrane, also known as the pericardium, surrounds the heart and protects it from trauma.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cartilage: A type of connective tissue that forms the framework for organs and supports various body parts.

2. Transparent tissue: A type of tissue that allows light to pass through, such as the cornea or the skin.

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Culture

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In literature, hyaline is sometimes used metaphorically to describe something transparent and delicate, such as the veil of a flower or a spider's web.

How to Memorize "hyaline"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clear, glassy substance that covers or surrounds various body parts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hyaline' with the word 'transparent'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'hyaline' is a type of tissue that is as clear as water.

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