Meaning Of The Word Chalaza

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chalaza in American English
either of the spiral bands of dense albumen extending from the yolk toward the lining membrane at each end of a bird's egg and serving to keep the yolk suspended near the center of the albumen
noun: one of the two albuminous twisted cords which fasten an egg yolk to the shell membrane

chalaza in British English
noun: one of a pair of spiral threads of albumen holding the yolk of a bird's egg in position

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