Hilus and Hilum

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Hilus noun - (anatomy) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter a bodily organ.

Usage example: the hilus of the kidney

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Hilum is a synonym for hilus. In some cases you can use "Hilum" instead a noun "Hilus".

Hilum noun - (anatomy) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter a bodily organ.

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Hilus is a synonym for hilum. You can use "Hilus" instead a noun "Hilum".

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