HIALINOSIS

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Gialinosis is a kind of protein dystrophy, in which homogeneous semitransparent dense masses (hyaline) resembling hyaline cartilage are formed in tissues. The composition of hyaline includes proteins of blood plasma, lipids, glycosaminoglycans. Hyalinosis often occurs in scars, adhesions, foci of inflammation and necrosis.