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单词 chalaza
释义

chalaza

noun

cha·​la·​za kə-ˈlā-zə How to pronounce chalaza (audio) -ˈla- How to pronounce chalaza (audio)
plural chalazae kə-ˈlā-ˌzē How to pronounce chalaza (audio)
-ˈla-
or chalazas
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
chalazal
kə-ˈlā-zəl How to pronounce chalaza (audio) -ˈla- How to pronounce chalaza (audio)
adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Bird eggs include a chalaza, a little membrane that holds the yolk in place within the egg, O'Connor said. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 22 Sep. 2021

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek, hailstone

First Known Use

1684, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

chalaza

noun

cha·​la·​za kə-ˈlā-zə How to pronounce chalaza (audio) -ˈlaz-ə How to pronounce chalaza (audio)
plural chalazae -ˌzē How to pronounce chalaza (audio) or chalazas
: 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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