1. Plural of hyalin; transparent or translucent substances, especially proteins or glycoproteins found in connective tissues and certain pathological deposits.
Usage: technical; medical/biological context; often used in pathology to describe amyloid-like deposits or hyaline material

Examples

• Under the microscope, the hyalins appeared as clear, glassy deposits in the tissue samples.
• The pathologist identified hyalins in the kidney biopsy, indicating a specific disease process.
• Hyalins are commonly observed in cases of amyloidosis and other degenerative conditions.
• The accumulation of hyalins in the arteries can contribute to vascular stiffness.
• Researchers studied the composition of hyalins to better understand protein aggregation diseases.