Cómo Pronunciar "hilum"
word
ˈhaɪ.ləm
HY-lum
ˈhaɪ.ləm
HY-lum
Definición
The hilum is a small area on an organ (like a kidney, lung, or seed) where blood vessels, nerves, or other structures enter or leave.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈhaɪ.ləm
Inglés Británico
ˈhaɪ.ləm
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
HY-lum
UK
HY-lum
Escucha en Contexto
The kidney has a hilum where blood vessels enter.
The hilum of the lung connects to the bronchus and arteries.
Seeds have a hilum that looks like a small scar.
Doctors check the hilum during a lung X-ray to look for problems.