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1. (n.) chalaza
one of the two albuminous twisted cords fastening an egg yolk to the shell membrane.
2. chalaza
the point of an ovule or seed where the integuments are united to the nucellus.
Etymology: (1695–1705; < NL < Gk: hail, lump)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) chalaza
basal part of a plant ovule opposite the micropyle; where integument and nucellus are joined
2. (noun) chalaza
one of two spiral bands of tissue connecting the egg yolk to the enclosing membrane at either end of the shell
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) chalaza
the place on an ovule, or seed, where its outer coats cohere with each other and the nucleus
2. (noun) chalaza
a spiral band of thickened albuminous substance which exists in the white of the bird's egg, and serves to maintain the yolk in its position; the treadle
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. chalaza
one of the two filaments attached to the ends of the yoke of an egg to steady it in the albumen.
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