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chalaza [kə′lāz·ə] (botany) The region at the base of the nucellus of an ovule; gives rise to the integuments. (cell and molecular biology) One of the paired, spiral, albuminous bands in a bird's egg that attach the yolk to the shell lining membrane at the ends of the egg. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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