chalaza
noun
cha·la·za
| \ kə-ˈlā-zə
, -ˈla-
\
, -ˈla-
\
plural chalazae\ kə-ˈlā-ˌzē
, -ˈla- \
or chalazas
, -ˈla- \
or chalazas
Definition of chalaza
1
: either of two spiral bands in the white of a bird's egg that extend from the yolk and attach to opposite ends of the lining membrane — see egg illustration
2
: the basal part of a plant ovule where the nucellus is fused to the surrounding integument and to which the funiculus is usually attached
Other Words from chalaza
chalazal
\ kə-ˈlā-zəl
, -ˈla-
\
adjective
, -ˈla-
\
adjective
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chalaza
noun
cha·la·za
| \ kə-ˈlā-zə
, -ˈlaz-ə
\
, -ˈlaz-ə
\
plural chalazae\ -ˌzē
\
or chalazas
\
or chalazas
Medical Definition of chalaza
: either of a pair of spiral bands in the white of a bird's egg that extend from the yolk and attach to opposite ends of the lining membrane