What's the difference between chalaza and chalaze?
Chalaza
Definition:
(n.) The place on an ovule, or seed, where its outer coats cohere with each other and the nucleus.
(n.) A spiral band of thickened albuminous substance which exists in the white of the bird's egg, and serves to maintain the yolk in its position; the treadle.
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Chalaze
Definition:
(n.) Same as Chalaza.
Example Sentences:
(1) The chalazal halves of ovules of C. media L. 'Citron of Commerce' were used as control repressor source.
(2) Nucellus cells also stored diverse substances and enzymes especially towards the chalazal end.