noun
Zoological term for the twisted, rope-like strands of egg white that anchor the yolk in place.
卵を割ると、黄身の両側に白いカラザが見える。
When you crack an egg, you can see the white chalazae on both sides of the yolk.
noun
Botanical term for the basal part of an ovule where the nucellus and integuments join.
植物の胚珠では、カラザは珠心と珠皮がつながる部分を指す。
In plant ovules, the chalaza refers to the region where the nucellus and integuments are connected.