hilus
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Origin of hilus
C19: via New Latin from Latin: a trifle
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The hollow or concave side of the kidneys is turned inwards, and the deep fissure of this side, known as the hilus, widens out to form the pelvis.
From A Practical Physiology by Albert F. Blaisdell
Notice that all the vessels leave and enter the kidney at the hilus.
From A Practical Physiology by Albert F. Blaisdell
Through the hilus the renal artery passes into each kidney, and from each hilus passes outwards the renal vein, a branch of the inferior vena cava.
From A Practical Physiology by Albert F. Blaisdell
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