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chalaza

Pronunciation: /kəˈleɪzə/
Definition of chalaza

noun (plural chalazae /-ziː/)

Zoology
  • (in a bird’s egg) each of two twisted membranous strips joining the yolk to the ends of the shell.

Derivatives

chalazal

adjective

Origin:

early 18th century: modern Latin, from Greek khalaza 'small knot'

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Definition of chalaza in the US English dictionary
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