hilus

/ ˈhaɪləs /

noun

1. a rare word for hilum

Derived Forms

• ˈhilar, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hilus¹

C19: via New Latin from Latin: a trifle

Example Sentences

The wind blew shrill from o'er the hili,    And shook his scanty rags; Whilst cold and sleet benumbed his feet,    As plodding o'er the flags.

From Project Gutenberg

Notice that all the vessels leave and enter the kidney at the hilus.

From Project Gutenberg

E'en so the tide of empire flows—           Ho! boys, hili ho!

From Project Gutenberg

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 Project Gutenberg

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 Project Gutenberg