hyaloid membrane (Meaning)
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hyaloid membrane (n)
the transparent membrane enveloping the vitreous humor of the eye and separating it from the retina
Synonyms & Antonyms of hyaloid membrane
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hyaloid membrane Sentence Examples
- The **hyaloid membrane** envelops the vitreous humor within the eye during fetal development.
- The remnants of the **hyaloid membrane** can persist after birth, leading to congenital cataracts.
- Surgical removal of the **hyaloid membrane** is sometimes necessary for the treatment of vitreous opacities.
- The **hyaloid membrane** contributes to the development of the vitreous body and provides structural support.
- Abnormalities in the **hyaloid membrane** can indicate underlying ocular conditions or developmental anomalies.
- The **hyaloid membrane** is composed of collagen and glycoproteins and is highly vascularized.
- The **hyaloid membrane** plays a role in the transport of nutrients and oxygen to the developing eye.
- During the early stages of ocular development, the **hyaloid membrane** is continuous with the optic nerve.
- The residual **hyaloid membrane** can appear as a thin, transparent film floating within the vitreous humor.
- The **hyaloid membrane** is gradually reabsorbed during the later stages of fetal development.
FAQs About the word hyaloid membrane
the transparent membrane enveloping the vitreous humor of the eye and separating it from the retina
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The **hyaloid membrane** envelops the vitreous humor within the eye during fetal development.
The remnants of the **hyaloid membrane** can persist after birth, leading to congenital cataracts.
Surgical removal of the **hyaloid membrane** is sometimes necessary for the treatment of vitreous opacities.
The **hyaloid membrane** contributes to the development of the vitreous body and provides structural support.
