Hyalo-
1.
a combining form meaning “glass,” used in the formation of compound words:
hyaloplasm.
combining form
1.
of, relating to, or resembling glass: hyaloplasm
word-forming element meaning “of glass; glass-like, transparent,” from Greek hyalos “glass, clear alabaster,” apparently a non-Greek word, said to be of Egyptian origin.
hyalo- or hyal-
pref.
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