hyalinization

hyalinization

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hy·a·lin·iza·tion also Brit hy·a·lin·isa·tion .hī-ə-lən-ə-'zā-shən n the process of becoming hyaline or of undergoing hyaline degeneration also the resulting state
hy·a·lin·ized also Brit hy·a·lin·ised 'hī-ə-lə-.nīzd adj

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hy·a·lin·iza·tion (hi″ə-lin″ĭ-zaґshən) conversion into a substance resembling glass.

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