Hyalinisation (Noun)
Meaning
The state of being hyaline or having become hyaline; "the patient's arterioles showed marked hyalinization".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The pathologist noted extensive hyalinisation of the liver tissue in the biopsy sample.
- Hyalinisation of the kidney's glomeruli is a common complication of long-term diabetes.
- The histological examination revealed hyalinisation of the arterial walls, which was likely caused by hypertension.
- The patient's arterioles showed marked hyalinisation, which was consistent with the diagnosis of scleroderma.
- The researcher studied the effects of aging on the skin, including the process of hyalinisation of the dermal collagen.