HILUM

hilum. Hilum, n. the eye of a bean or other seed

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Hi″lum (?), n. [] 1. 1. (Bot.) The eye of a bean or other seed; the mark or scar at the point of attachment of an ovule or seed to its base or support; — called also hile.
2. 2. (Anat.) The part of a gland, or similar organ, where the blood vessels and nerves enter; the hilus; as, the hilum of the kidney.