1. Plural of hyaline; transparent or translucent substances or structures, especially in anatomy or biology.
Usage: technical/medical; often used in scientific contexts
2. In zoology, small transparent marine organisms or structures resembling glass.
Usage: specialized biological term

Examples

• The hyalines in the eye's cornea allow light to pass through clearly.
• Under the microscope, the hyalines appeared as glassy, colorless structures.
• Marine biologists studied the hyalines found in deep-sea organisms.
• The hyalines of the cartilage give it its characteristic translucent appearance.
• These hyalines are composed primarily of proteins and water.