hyalinize

\\ˈhīələˌnīz\ intransitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)

Etymology: hyaline (I) + -ize

: to become hyaline; especially : to undergo hyaline degeneration

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/huy"euh leuh nuyz'/, v.i., hyalinized, hyalinizing.

to become hyaline.

Also, esp. Brit., hyalinise.

[1925-30; HYALINE + -IZE]

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hyˈalinize or hyˈalinise transitive verb, intransitive verb (medicine)

(of tissue) to change to a firm, glassy consistency

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Main Entry: ↑hyaline