Hilum
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A '''hilum''' (formerly called a '''hilus''') is a depression or pit where structures are attached.
* In human anatomy, the hilum is part of an [[Organ (anatomy) |organ]] where structures such as [[blood vessel]]s and [[nerve]]s enter.
** The [[hilum of kidney]] (admits the [[renal artery]], [[renal vein|vein]], [[ureter]], and nerves) is the medial depression for blood vessels and ureter to enter the kidney chamber is the renal hilum.
** [[splenic hilum]]
** [[hilum of lung]]
* In botany, the hilum is a scar where the [[seed]] was attached to the ovary wall by the [[funiculus]].
The adjective form is "hilar," and the plural is "hila."
==External links==
* [http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/cache/-1408892870.htm GPnotebook]
* {{eMedicineDictionary|Hilum}}
* {{Dorlands|h_11|12422528}}
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