HyperDic: chalaza

English > 2 senses of the word chalaza:
NOUNplantchalazabasal part of a plant ovule opposite the micropyle
animalchalazaone of two spiral bands of tissue connecting the egg yolk to the enclosing membrane at either end of the shell
English > chalaza: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningbasal part of a plant ovule opposite the micropyle; where integument and nucellus are joined.
Part ofovuleA small body that contains the female germ cell of a plant
Broaderplant part, plant structureAny part of a plant or fungus
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English > chalaza: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningOne of two spiral bands of tissue connecting the egg yolk to the enclosing membrane at either end of the shell.
Part ofegganimal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes
Broaderanimal tissueThe tissue in the bodies of animals
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