Hilum Definition & Meaning
hilum
- noun
- (anatomy) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter a bodily organ; "the hilus of the kidney"
- the scar on certain seeds marking its point of attachment to the funicle
Words that rhyme with hilum
Usage tips for "hilum"
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