Hilar
Hilar
Hilar (pronounced: hi-lar) is a term used in medical science, primarily in the field of anatomy and radiology. It is derived from the Latin word "hilum", which means a small thing or a trifle. In the context of anatomy, hilar refers to the part of an organ where vessels, nerves, or ducts enter and exit.
Etymology
The term "hilar" is derived from the Latin word "hilum", which means a small thing or a trifle. The term is used to denote the part of an organ where vessels, nerves, or ducts enter and exit.
Usage in Medical Science
In medical science, the term "hilar" is used in various contexts. For instance, in the field of anatomy, it refers to the part of an organ where vessels, nerves, or ducts enter and exit. This is often referred to as the "hilum" of the organ. For example, the lung has a hilum where the bronchi, arteries, veins, and nerves enter and exit the organ.
In the field of radiology, the term "hilar" is used to refer to the area of an organ visible in an imaging study, such as a chest X-ray or CT scan, where the vessels, nerves, or ducts enter and exit the organ. For example, in a chest X-ray, the "hilar region" refers to the area of the lungs where the bronchi, arteries, veins, and nerves enter and exit.
Related Terms
- Hilum: The part of an organ where vessels, nerves, or ducts enter and exit.
- Hilar lymph nodes: Lymph nodes located in the hilum of an organ.
- Hilar cells: Specialized cells found in the hilum of the ovary.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hilar
- Wikipedia's article - Hilar
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