Definition of Chalaza

  • 1. Basal part of a plant ovule opposite the micropyle; where integument and nucellus are joined Noun
  • 2. One of two spiral bands of tissue connecting the egg yolk to the enclosing membrane at either end of the shell Noun

Morphology of "chalaza"

  • chalazae

Semanticaly linked words with "chalaza"

Hyponims for word "chalaza"