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hyaloid membrane

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A transparent collagen membrane that surrounds the vitreous humor

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

the transparent membrane enveloping the vitreous humor of the eye and separating it from the retina

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: hyaloid

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: membrane, tissue layer

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