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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Crystalloid \Crys"tal*loid\ (kr[i^]s"tal*loid), a. [Gr. kry`stallos crystal + -oid.] Crystal-like; transparent like crystal. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Crystalloid \Crys"tal*loid\, n. 1. (Chem.) A body which, in solution, diffuses readily through animal membranes, and generally is capable of being crystallized; -- opposed to colloid. [1913 Webster] 2. (Bot.) One of the microscopic particles resembling crystals, consisting of protein matter, which occur in certain plant cells; -- called also protein crystal. [1913 Webster]