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hilus

Syllabification: (hi·lus)
Pronunciation: /ˈhīləs/
Definition of hilus

noun (plural hili /ˈhīlī, -lē/)

Anatomy
  • an indentation in the surface of a kidney, spleen, or other organ, where blood vessels, ducts, nerve fibers, etc., enter or leave it.

Origin:

mid 19th century: modern Latin, alteration of hilum

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