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hilum
[hi´lum] (pl. hi´la) (L.)a depression or pit at the part of an organ where vessels and nerves enter.
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hi·lum
, pl.hi·la
(hī'lŭm, hī'lă), [TA] Avoid the incorrect form hilus.1. The part of an organ where the nerves and vessels enter and leave. Synonym(s): porta (1)
2. A depression or slit resembling the hilum in the olivary nucleus of the brain.
[L. a small bit or trifle]
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hilum
(hī′ləm)n. pl. hi·la (-lə)
1.
a. The scar on a seed, such as a bean, indicating the point of attachment to the funiculus.
b. The nucleus of a starch grain.
2. The area through which ducts, nerves, or blood vessels enter and leave a gland or organ.
hi′lar (-lər) adj.
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hi·lum
, pl. hila (hī'lŭm, -lă) [TA]1. The part of an organ where the nerves and vessels enter and leave.
Synonym(s): porta (1) .
Synonym(s): porta (1) .
2. A depression or slit resembling the hilum in the olivary nucleus of the brain.
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hilum
A small gap or opening in an organ through which connecting structures such as arteries, veins, nerves or ducts enter or leave.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
hilum
- a scar located down one side of a seed indicating the point of attachment of the OVULE to the ovary
- a notch on the concave side of the mammalian kidney through which the blood vessels and nerves pass.
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hi·lum
, pl. hila (hī'lŭm, -lă) [TA]1. The part of an organ where the nerves and vessels enter and leave.
Synonym(s): porta (1) .
Synonym(s): porta (1) .
2. A depression or slit resembling the hilum in the olivary nucleus of the brain.
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