First Known Use: circa 1704
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chalaza
noun cha·la·za \kə-ˈlā-zə, -ˈla-\
plural cha·la·zae\-ˌzē\ or cha·la·zas
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
— cha·la·zal \-ˈlā-zəl, -ˈla-\ adjective
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Origin of CHALAZA
New Latin, from Greek, hailstone
Medical Dictionary
chalaza
noun cha·la·za \kə-ˈlā-zə, -ˈlaz-ə\
plural cha·la·zae \-ˌzē\ or cha·la·zas
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
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