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Etymology edit

Borrowed from Latin hilus.

Noun edit

hilus (plural hili)

  1. (anatomy) A hilum.

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Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

hīlus m (genitive hīlī); second declension

  1. (anatomy) A depression or fissure through which ducts, nerves, or blood vessels enter and leave a gland or organ. Also called porta.

Declension edit

Second-declension noun.

Case Singular Plural
Nominative hīlus hīlī
Genitive hīlī hīlōrum
Dative hīlō hīlīs
Accusative hīlum hīlōs
Ablative hīlō hīlīs
Vocative hīle hīlī