Microscopical view of tapeworm larvae on a hyalin layer

The term hyaline (from Greek: ὕαλος ‘glassy’) literally refers to a substance with a glass-like appearance.

In common medical histopathological usage, hyaline is a substance with a glassy, pink appearance after haematoxylin and eosin staining—most often an acellular, proteinaceous material. Hyaline cartilage is the clear, shiny cartilage of articular joints.

In other scientific fields such as ichthyology and entomology, hyaline may refer to a specific type of colorless and transparent substance.

[edit] See also

• Infant respiratory distress syndrome, previously known as hyaline membrane disease.

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