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hyalinize

verb

  1. to undergo hyaline degeneration or become hyaline
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Wiktionary

verb

Etymology: From hyalin(e) + -ize.

  1. To make or become hyaline.

    Tumor growth often outstrips blood supply, causing the tumor to hyalinize. The hyaline tissue may then liquefy and calcify.