the delicate transparent membrane enclosing the vitreous humour of the eye
hyaloid membrane in American English
a delicate membrane containing the vitreous humor of the eye
hyaloid membrane in American English
noun
the delicate, pellucid, and nearly structureless membrane enclosing the vitreous humor of the eye
Word origin
[1825–35]This word is first recorded in the period 1825–35. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: breakdown, electrolyte, relativity, self-help, torque