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hilum
1. Botany a. a scar on the surface of a seed marking its point of attachment to the seed stalk (funicle) b. the nucleus of a starch grain 2. Anatomy a deep fissure or depression on the surface of a bodily organ around the point of entrance or exit of vessels, nerves, or ducts hilum [′hī·ləm] (anatomy) (botany) Scar on a seed marking the point of detachment from the funiculus. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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