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hilum

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hilum /hi·lum/ (hi´lum) pl. hi´la   [L.] a depression or pit on an organ, giving entrance and exit to vessels and nerves.hi´lar
hi·lum (hlm)
n. pl. hi·la (-l)
A depression or slit-like opening through which nerves, ducts, or blood vessels enter and leave in an organ or a gland. Also called porta.
hilar (-lr) adj.
hilum
[hī′ləm] pl. hila
Etymology: L, hilum, a trifle
a depression or recess at that part of an organ where vessels and nerves enter and leave.
hilum
hilus.


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