hilum

hilum

 [hi´lum] (pl. hi´la) (L.)

a depression or pit at the part of an organ where vessels and nerves enter.

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]

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

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.

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hi′lar (-lər) 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.

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) .

2. A depression or slit resembling the hilum in the olivary nucleus of the brain.

hilum

A small gap or opening in an organ through which connecting structures such as arteries, veins, nerves or ducts enter or leave.

hilum

1. a scar located down one side of a seed indicating the point of attachment of the OVULE to the ovary
2. a notch on the concave side of the mammalian kidney through which the blood vessels and nerves pass.

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) .

2. A depression or slit resembling the hilum in the olivary nucleus of the brain.

hilum

hilus.