Hilum
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A hilum (formerly called a hilus) is a depression or pit at the part of an organ where structures such as blood vessels and nerves enter.
The adjective form is "hilar", and the plural is "hila".
[edit] Examples
- the hilum of kidney (admits the renal artery, vein, ureter, and nerves)
- splenic hilum [1]
- hilum of lung
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