HILUM
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Hilum.
How to pronounce hilum:
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Hilum - as a noun
(anatomy) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter a bodily organ
Example: "The hilus of the kidney"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hilus8The scar on certain seeds marking its point of attachment to the funicle
Example Sentences
"The hilum is the scar-like mark left on a seed after it has been separated from its parent plant."
"The hilum of the kidney is the indented area where the blood vessels and ureter enter or exit the organ."
"Pathologists examine the hilum of lymph nodes to determine if cancer has spread."
"In botany, the hilum is the small area on a bean or pea where it was once attached to the pod."
"During surgery, doctors carefully dissected around the hilum of the lung to avoid damaging vital structures."
Word Game Points
Is HILUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hilum is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HILUM has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is HILUM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hilum is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHILUM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is HILUM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hilum is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHILUM has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
