In human anatomy, the hilum (/ˈhaɪləm/;
pl.: hila), sometimes formerly called a hilus (/ˈhaɪləs/;
pl.: hili), is a depression or fissure where structures such as
blood vessels and
nerves enter an
organ. Examples include:
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