What does HILUS mean?

Here is the requested information on "hilus": Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. An indentation or depression on an organ or structure, especially on the surface of a seed.
2. The area in the lung where the bronchus, blood vessels, and nerves enter and exit.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈhaɪləs/
• UK: /ˈhʌɪləs/

Origin and Usage:

The word "hilus" comes from Latin and means "trifle" or "little thing." It was first used in English in the late 17th century to describe the indentation on a seed. Later, it was also used to describe the area in the lung where the bronchus, blood vessels, and nerves enter and exit.

Synonyms:

• pore
• aperture
• opening

Related Words:

• hilar
• hilum
• hilly

Example Sentences:

• The hilus of the kidney is the point of entry for the renal artery and vein.
• The hilus of the lung is located on the medial surface and contains the bronchi, blood vessels, and nerves.